الوقت كالسيف إن لم تقطعه قطعك
phrase proverbs sayings
LanguageArabic (Saudi Arabia)
Meaning- Time is like a sword; if you do not cut it, it will cut you.
- A stern warning about the fleeting nature of time, urging the listener to be productive before time runs out.
لا تؤجل عملك، فـ الوقت كالسيف إن لم تقطعه قطعك.
Do not delay your work, for time is like a sword; if you do not cut it, it will cut you.
يجب أن نغتنم الفرص لأن الوقت كالسيف إن لم تقطعه قطعك.
We must seize opportunities because time is like a sword; if you do not cut it, it will cut you.
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Usage noteThis is often used as a cautionary saying to warn someone against wasting time or procrastinating on important tasks.
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