They went about in every direction. ذَهَبُوا شَغَرَ بَغَرَ، وَشَذَرَ مَذَرَ، وَشِذَرَ مِذَرَ، وَخِذَعَ مِذَعَ‏.‏

They went about in every direction.
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The proverb “They scattered in all directions, dispersed and dispersed” is used when people scatter in every direction, dispersing without order or unity.
Some of the closest English equivalents are:
“They scattered in all directions.”
Meaning: They dispersed in all directions.
This is the closest direct equivalent to the proverb.
“They went their separate ways.”
Meaning: Each one went his own way.
“They dispersed to the four winds.”
Meaning: They dispersed to the four directions.
This is a well-known English expression and very close to the proverb's rhetorical image.
“They were scattered far and wide.”
Meaning: They were scattered in distant places.
“They broke up and scattered.”
Meaning: They broke up and dispersed.
The closest equivalent to the Arabic proverb is:
“They scattered to the four winds.”
"They scattered in every direction."
This English expression almost perfectly matches the meaning of the Arabic proverb in terms of dispersal and spreading in various directions without gathering.
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تفرقوا في أي في كل وَجْه‏.

His blood was shed in vain, like the wind's path. ذَهَبَ دَمُهُ دَرَجَ الرِّيَاحِ‏.‏

His blood was shed in vain, like the wind's path.
It is also said, "like the wind's path," which is the plural of "path," meaning its way. This proverb is used to describe blood that is shed in vain, with no one to seek retribution.
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The proverb “His blood went unavenged” is used to describe a right or blood that was lost in vain, with no one seeking retribution or demanding justice.
Some of the closest English equivalents are:
“His death went unavenged.”
Meaning: His death occurred without vengeance or retribution.
This is very close in meaning to the proverb.
“His blood was shed in vain.”
Meaning: His blood was shed in vain.
One of the most common and closest equivalents.
“Justice was never served.”
Meaning: Justice was not served.
“His case fell through the cracks.”
Meaning: His case was lost and neglected.
Although this is broader in meaning than blood.
“It was swept away by the wind.”
Meaning: It vanished without a trace, which is close to the original meaning of the proverb.
The closest equivalent to the Arabic proverb is:

“His blood was shed in vain.”
“His blood was shed in vain, and no retribution was sought for him.”
If the focus is on the loss of justice and the absence of anyone demanding it, the closest expression is:
“His death went unavenged.”
“His blood was shed in vain, with no one seeking retribution or vengeance.”
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ويروى ‏"‏أدراج الرياح‏"‏ وهي جمع دَرَج، وهي طريقها‏.‏
يضرب في الدم إذا كان هَدَرا لا طالبَ له‏.‏

The wind(الهَيْف‏) has gone back to its customs ذَهَبَتْ هَيْفٌ لأَدْيَانِهَا‏.‏

The word "hayf" refers to a hot wind that blows from the direction of Yemen in the summer. Abu Ubaid said: The root of "hayf" is "simoom" (a type of wind). The phrase "to its customs" is the plural of "deen," meaning custom or habit. It is pluralized because "hayf" is a generic noun, and the preposition "li" (to) is used to indicate "to," meaning it has returned to its customs. Its custom is to dry and wither everything. This proverb is used when everyone goes their separate ways, and it is also said to be used for anyone who clings to their habits and does not deviate from them.
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This proverb, “Heif went back to her old ways,” is used in two senses:
For everyone to return to their usual ways and habits after a meeting or unexpected event.
For nature to prevail, and for a person to revert to their original habits and disposition.
Some of the closest English equivalents, according to the meaning, are:
If the meaning is returning to one's old habits and disposition:
“Old habits die hard.”
Meaning: Old habits die hard.
This is the most common and closest equivalent.
“A leopard cannot change its spots.”
Meaning: A leopard cannot change its spots.
Used to describe someone who returns to their old habits and disposition.
“He has gone back to his old ways.”
Meaning: He has returned to his old habits.
If the meaning is that people dispersed, each going their separate ways:
“Everyone went their separate ways.”
Meaning: Each went their own way.
“Each to his own.”
Meaning: Each has their own business and way of doing things.
“Business as usual.” That is, everything returned to how it was before.
The closest equivalent to the Arabic proverb is:
“Old habits die hard.”
“Old habits don't disappear easily.”
If the intended meaning is the separation of people after their gathering, the closest equivalent is:
“Everyone went their separate ways.”
“Each went his own way.”
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الهَيْف‏:‏ الريح الحارة تَهُبُّ من ناحية اليمن في الصيف، قال أبو عبيد‏:‏ وأصل الهَيْفِ السموم، وقوله ‏"‏لأديانها‏"‏ جمع دِين، وهو العادة، أي لعاداتها، وإنما جمع الأديان لأن الهيف اسم جنس، وجاء باللام على معنى إلى، أي رجعت إلى عاداتها، وعادتُهَا أن تجفف كل شيء وتيبسه‏.‏ يضرب مثلا عند تفرق كل إنسان لشأنه، ويقال‏:‏ يُضرب لكل مَنْ لَزِمَ عادته ولم يفارقها‏.‏

A lowly man sought refuge in a *qarmala* shrub. ذَلِيلٌ عَاذ بِقَرْمَلَةٍ‏.‏

Al-Asma'i said: *Qarmala* is a weak shrub with no leaves. Jarir said:
When Al-Farazdaq sought refuge with his maternal uncle, he was like a lowly man seeking refuge amidst a *qarmala* shrub.
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The proverb “A weakling sought refuge in a thorn bush” is used to describe someone who relies on someone weaker than themselves, or seeks protection from someone who cannot protect themselves. A thorn bush is a weak tree that offers no shade or shelter.
Some of the closest English equivalents are:
“The blind leading the blind.”
This is said when someone incapable depends on another incapable person.
“Seeking shelter under a leaf.”
This is an uncommon expression, but very close to the proverb's rhetorical image.
“Leaning on a broken reed.”
This is one of the most common English expressions for someone who relies on unreliable support.
“Looking for help in all the wrong places.”
This means seeking help from someone who cannot provide it.
The closest equivalent to the Arabic proverb is:
“Leaning on a broken reed.”
"It rests on a weak and unreliable foundation."
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قال الأصمعي‏:‏ القَرْمَلَة شجيرة ضعيفة لا وَرَق لها، قال جرير‏:‏
كَانَ الفرزدقُ حين عَاذَ بِخَالِهِ * مثلَ الذليلِ يَعُوذُ وَسْطَ الْقَرْمَلِ

You reminded me of the stabbing, and I had forgotten. ذَكَّرْتَنِي الطَّعْنَ وكُنْتُ نَاسِياً‏.‏

It is said that its origin is that a man charged at another man to kill him, and the one being attacked had a spear in his hand. Shock and panic caused him to forget what he had in his hand, so the attacker said to him, "Throw down the spear!" The other replied, "I have a spear, but I don't feel it!" "You reminded me of the stabbing"—the proverb—and he charged at his opponent and stabbed him until he killed him or defeated him. It is used to describe remembering something through something else. It is said that the attacker was Sakhr ibn Mu'awiyah al-Sulami, and the one being attacked was Yazin ibn al-Sa'iq. Al-Mufaddal said: The first to say it was Rahim ibn Hazn al-Hilali, who had moved with his family and possessions from his land to another. A group of people from the Banu Taghlib tribe intercepted him and recognized him, but he did not recognize them. They said to him, "Leave what you have." Wang said to them, "Here is the money, but do not harm the women." Some of them said to him, "If you want us to do that, then throw down your spear." He said, "And do I have a spear?" So he charged at them and began killing them one by one, reciting poetry and saying:
"Return to me the nearest of them, the farthest, for they have a guide with the sharp sword. You have reminded me of the thrust, and I had forgotten it."
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The proverb "You reminded me of the stabbing, and I had forgotten" is used when someone reminds another of something they had forgotten, and the person benefits from the reminder or recovers a forgotten ability, argument, or means.
Some of the closest English equivalents are:
"That reminds me."
Meaning: This reminded me.
This is the closest direct equivalent to the meaning of remembering because of something else.
"You just gave me an idea."
Meaning: You just gave me an idea.
This is used when someone's words cause one to remember something useful.
"Thanks for the reminder."
Meaning: Thank you for the reminder.
"You've jogged my memory."
Meaning: You jolted my memory and reminded me of something I had forgotten.
This is one of the closest English expressions to the proverb.
"I had forgotten all about it until you mentioned it."
Meaning: I had completely forgotten it until you mentioned it.
The closest equivalent in meaning to the proverb is:
“You’ve jogged my memory.”
“You have awakened my memory and reminded me of what I had forgotten.”
If the proverb's narrative meaning is emphasized—that the opponent reminded him of the weapon he possessed, which he then used against him—the closest English expression is:
“You reminded me of a weapon I had forgotten I possessed.”
“You reminded me of a weapon I had forgotten I possessed.”
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قيل‏:‏ إن أصله أن رجلا حَمَلَ على رجل ليقتله، وكان في يد المحمول عليه رُمْح فأنساه الدهش والجزَعُ ما في يده، فقال له الحامل‏:‏ ألْقِ الرمْحَ، فقال الآخر‏:‏ إنَّ معي رمحا لا أشعر به‏؟‏ ذكَّرْتَنِي الطَّعْنَ - المثلَ، وحمل على صاحبه فطعنه حتى قتله أو هَزَمه، يضرب في تذكر الشيء بغيره‏.‏
يقال‏:‏ إن الحامل صَخْر بن مَعَاوية السُّلَمي، والمحمول عليه يزين بن الصَّعِق‏.‏
وقال المفضل‏:‏ أول من قاله رهيم بن حزن الهلالي، وكان انتقل باهله وماله من بلده يريد بلدا آخر، فاعترضه قوم من بني تغلب فعرفوه وهو لا يعرفهم، فقالوا له‏:‏ خَلِّ ما معك وانجُ، قال لهم‏:‏ دونَكم المال ‏ ولا تعرضوا للحُرَم، فقال له بعضهم‏:‏ إن أردْتَ أن نفعل ذلك فألقِ رمحك، فقال‏:‏ وإنَّ معي لَرُمْحاً‏؟‏ فشدَّ عليهم فجعل يقتلهم واحداً بعد واحد وهو يرتجز ويقول‏:‏
رُدُّوا علي أقْرَبِهَا الأقاصِيَا * إنَّ لها بِالْمَشْرَفِّي حَادِياَ
ذكَّرْتَنِي الطَّعْنَ وَكُنْتُ نَاسِيَا

You are delighted with his taste ذُقْهُ تَغْتَبِطْ‏.‏

Its origin is that a group of people were drinking, and among them was a man who did not drink, so they became happy while he was sleeping, so this saying was said to him: That is, taste until you feel happy, as we were happy.
He will be punished for someone who has been deprived for his delay in striving
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This proverb originates from the saying, "Taste it and you'll be delighted," meaning, "Try it and you'll get what we got." It then came to be used to describe someone who is deprived of good or benefit due to their inaction or lack of initiative.
Some of the closest English equivalents are:
"You can't win if you don't play."
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained."
This proverb is very close in meaning.
"He who hesitates is lost."
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
"If you want the fruit, you must climb the tree."
"If you want the fruit, you must make the effort."
The closest equivalent to the Arabic proverb in its implication of loss due to inaction is:
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
“There is no gain for one who neither strives nor tries.”
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أصله أن قوما كانوا على شَرَاب وفيهم رجل لا يشرب، فطربوا وهو مُسْبِت، فقيل له هذا القول‏:‏ أي ذُقْ حتى تَطْرَبَ كما طربنا‏.‏
يضرب لمن حُرِم لتَوَانيه في السعي