Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Meaning: Verified- English translation
Ride a bachelor’s donkey and bring up marriage.
- Literal wording
Ride the unmarried man’s she-donkey and talk to him.
- Meaning and lesson
You are more likely to get what you want from someone if you speak to their interests.
- When it is used
Used to advise tailoring a conversation to the person whose cooperation you seek.
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