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Arabic · Arabic scriptProverb: Verified

«اِتْبَع الْكَدَّابْ لَحَد بَابِ الدَّارْ»

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Meaning: Verified
English translation

Let the liar go on until the facts catch up.

Literal wording

Go after the liar as far as the house door.

Meaning and lesson

Instead of arguing with someone you suspect is lying, allow the claim to meet a test that may expose it.

When it is used

Used when a doubtful account can be checked and a direct accusation is likely to lead only to an argument.

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