you should know a man seven years before you stir his fire
you should know a man seven years before you stir his fire
proverb In interactions with people you don't know well, you should behave with caution and avoid meddling in their affairs. Mother, you don't know Sir Harold well enough to inquire about his personal life. Remember: you should know a man seven years before you stir his fire.
See also: before, fire, know, man, seven, should, stir, year
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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- don't cry before you are hurt
- (I) can't say as I do(, can't say as I don't)
- all in (one's) head
- don't bet on it
- don't give up the ship
- a thing you don't want is dear at any price
- cart before the horse, don't put/set the
- don't get me wrong
- don't bark if you can't bite