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English - Australia - Australian English

A mirror does not laugh at the face

Meaning

Honest feedback should reveal, not mock.

Usage example

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

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

English - Zambia It takes a village. English - United States Do not count your chickens before they hatch. English - Canada The early bird catches the worm. English - United Kingdom A stitch in time saves nine.