«اِلْحَاجَهْ الدَّايْرَهْ مَا عَلِيهَاشْ نُورْ»

The saying holds that any thing constantly passed around, seen everywhere, or within everyone's easy reach loses its luster, meaning its charm or appeal rather than any literal light. Familiarity wears that glow away, so people come to treat it as ordinary and give it little regard.

By contrast, the proverb implies that what is kept back, guarded, or seldom encountered keeps its charm and commands respect. It is a compact observation about how availability shapes perceived worth: being rare lends dignity, while being overexposed brings indifference.

Use it when something has become so common or freely available that people stop valuing it, such as goods, favors, or even a person's constant presence. Applied to people, it can sound dismissive, so judge the context. It works as a wry reminder that scarcity makes things precious.