Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-23
Meaning: Verified- English translation
Trade gold jewelry for a house.
- Literal wording
Sell the gold and buy the threshold.
- Meaning and lesson
It counsels exchanging ornamental gold for a dwelling, treating the acquisition of real property as the preferable choice.
The saying contrasts adornment with ownership of a house or other property and gives priority to the latter because it is regarded as more beneficial.
- When it is used
Use it when expressing a preference for purchasing a home or other real property rather than gold jewelry.
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