Explore English traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-01
Sense: Verified- Meaning and lesson
Countries may differ in many ways, but a change of place does not change the most familiar patterns of the natural world.
The sunrise stands for what people have in common. The proverb draws attention to shared experiences rather than the differences between nations.
- When it is used
Use it to bring a comparison between countries back to a basic point of common ground, especially when someone treats life elsewhere as wholly unfamiliar. It works best as a reflective observation, not as a precise statement about daylight in every location.
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- Proverbial; archaic verb form
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Report an issue with this meaning: In every country the sun riseth in the morning.