Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-14
Meaning: Verified- English translation
Be patient, Sittet, until you have the house to yourself.
- Literal wording
Be patient, Sittet, until the house is empty for you.
- Meaning and lesson
The saying tells someone not to rush into a matter before the circumstances are ready. It urges patience until the moment is genuinely open for the person to proceed.
Its image suggests waiting for obstacles or competing demands to clear away. The point is not merely to delay, but to avoid acting prematurely when the right opportunity has not yet arrived.
- When it is used
It can be said to someone eager to move ahead, claim an opportunity, or take action before conditions allow it. The tone cautions against impatience and premature action.
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