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cobbler, keep to your last

Proverb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
自分の専門分野以外の事柄に口出しせず、自分の得意な分野に専念すべきである。 / 他人の領域について無闇に批判するな、まずは自分のことに集中するという意味。 / 余計なお世話をせず、自分の専門分野に専念せよという戒めと解釈できる。
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建築家の設計に口を出す前に、彼は『餅は餅屋』ということわざを思い出させられ、専門外のことを批判しないように注意された。

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(idiomatic) Do not criticise matters outside your field of expertise; mind your own business.

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cobbler, keep to your last

Before commenting on the architect's design, he was reminded of the proverb cobbler, keep to your last, which cautioned him not to speak beyond his knowledge.

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Before commenting on the architect's design, he was reminded of the proverb cobbler, keep to your last, which cautioned him not to speak beyond his knowledge.

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