Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
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Seek advice from someone who has been through it rather than from a physician.
- Literal wording
Ask someone who has tried it, and do not ask a doctor.
- Meaning and lesson
Personal experience can be especially valuable when someone needs practical guidance, even when an expert is available.
- When it is used
Used to recommend consulting a person who has faced a similar situation firsthand. The contrast with a doctor makes the preference for lived experience emphatic.
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