the cobbler should stick to his last
the cobbler should 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— the cobbler should stick to his last.
See also: cobbler, last, should, stick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- 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