«اِلْعِينْ مَا تْغِتْشْ»

The saying warns that vigilance by itself is not enough. Seeing a danger, or keeping an eye on something, cannot replace measures that actually prevent loss or harm.

It contrasts awareness with protection: noticing that something may go wrong is useful, but it does not itself stop the outcome. The point is to anticipate exposure and make arrangements that reduce the chance of damage.

Used to urge concrete precautions rather than passive observation when a risk is foreseeable, particularly when practical steps can protect property, people, or an undertaking.