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A mirror does not laugh at the face (Portuguese seed expression 40)

A mirror does not laugh at the face

Meaning

Honest feedback should reveal, not mock.

Literal translation

mirror does not laugh

Usage example

Give correction kindly; a mirror does not laugh at the face.

Give correction kindly; a mirror does not laugh at the face.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Portuguese / Portuguese. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Portuguese - Brazil Agua mole em pedra dura tanto bate ate que fura. Portuguese - Angola Agua mole em pedra dura tanto bate ate que fura. Portuguese - Brazil Agua mole em pedra dura tanto bate ate que fura. Portuguese - Cape Verde Agua mole em pedra dura tanto bate ate que fura.