Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Meaning: Verified- English translation
Hone your cupping skills on orphans, who are less able to object if you make a mistake.
- Literal wording
Learn cupping on the heads of orphaned children.
- Meaning and lesson
It condemns gaining experience by making vulnerable people bear the risks of one's mistakes.
- When it is used
Used to criticize someone who practices a skill on people with little power to challenge the harm it may cause.
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Report an issue with this meaning: Hone your cupping skills on orphans, who are less able to object if you make a mistake.