let the cobbler stick to his last
let the cobbler stick to his last
proverb One should do what one is familiar with, experienced in, or skilled at, rather than trying something different and risking failure. After his failed attempts at writing books and hosting a television show, many think the ageing DJ should retire or return to radio—let the cobbler stick to his last. You're a doctor, not an artist, Bob. You should let the cobbler stick to his last.
See also: cobbler, last, let, stick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Let the cobbler stick to his last.
Prov. Do not advise someone in matters outside your area of expertise. Whenever Ted, who is a lawyer, tried to give Bob suggestions about how to write his novel, Bob would say, "Let the cobbler stick to his last." Bill: I don't think you should put so much oregano in the spaghetti sauce. Nancy: You're a construction worker, not a chef. Let the cobbler stick to his last.
See also: cobbler, last, let, stick
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- as one door closes, another (one) opens
- as one door closes, another one opens
- as one door closes, another opens
- (one) could use (something)
- give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a mile
- give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a yard
- drive (one) out of office
- force (one) out of office
- force out of office
- give (one) (one's) head