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Arabic - Saudi Arabia - Najdi Arab

A goat tied near grain learns temptation (Arabic seed expression 12)

A goat tied near grain learns temptation

Meaning

People placed near temptation need discipline.

Literal translation

goat near grain learns temptation

Usage example

Set controls because a goat tied near grain learns temptation.

Set controls because a goat tied near grain learns temptation.

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

Arabic - Egypt El sabr miftah el farag. German - Germany Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund. Arabic - Saudi Arabia As sabr miftah al faraj. Dutch - Netherlands De morgenstond heeft goud in de mond.