Meaning of the word "a fool knows more in his own house than a wise man in another" in English
What does "a fool knows more in his own house than a wise man in another" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a fool knows more in his own house than a wise man in another
US /ə fuːl noʊz mɔːr ɪn hɪz oʊn haʊs ðæn ə waɪz mæn ɪn əˈnʌðər/
UK /ə fuːl nəʊz mɔːr ɪn hɪz əʊn haʊs ðæn ə waɪz mæn ɪn əˈnʌðə/
Idiom
a person understands their own affairs or local situation better than an outsider does, regardless of the outsider's general wisdom
Example:
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I know you're an expert, but let me handle the local negotiations; a fool knows more in his own house than a wise man in another.
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Don't try to tell him how to run his farm; a fool knows more in his own house than a wise man in another.