Glossary entry (derived from question below)
عربي term or phrase:
اعد الخزانه ولا جوزاه الندامه
أنجليزي translation:
"It’s better to be single than to wish you were" OR "It's better to be single than to be married to the wrong person"
عربي term
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اعد الخزانه ولا جوزاه الندامه
The topic is spinsterhood and getting married to someone who is bad match because you are getting old and are afraid you won't ever get married.
Although I understand the meaning of the above expression, I am interested in the following:
1. What does the saying literally say?
2. Is there any good equivalent in English?
Thank you for your help.
Jun 9, 2012 07:15: Anis Farhat Created KOG entry
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"It’s better to be single than to wish you were"/It's better to be single than to be married to the
To suit your context, it is better to remain a spinster than to wish you were.
Or: "It's better to be single than to be married to the wrong person".
As the saying goes, it’s better to be single than to wish you were.
http://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/1990-02-18-Out-of-Control/
http://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/1997-11-23-What-Does-the-Bible-Say-About-Divorce-and-Remarriage/
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Remain single rather than full of remorse..
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Remaining single is a better choice than marrying the wrong man.
Remaining single is much more better than getting married to the wrong man.
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