Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-26
Meaning: Verified- English translation
The hard part comes at the end.
- Literal wording
The weight is at the back, O scale keeper.
- Meaning and lesson
An undertaking may appear light or manageable at first, while its real burden or importance becomes apparent near the end. The saying urges attention before making an early, confident judgment.
Here “weight” may refer to a matter’s significance or difficulty rather than physical heaviness. It can warn people to stay prepared through the final stages, when what seemed minor may become decisive.
- When it is used
Use it to warn someone not to judge a task, transaction, or developing situation by its easy beginning, because the demanding or decisive part may still lie ahead.
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