Meaning of 'The shoemaker's son always goes barefoot'
What does the saying 'The shoemaker's son always goes barefoot' mean?
Idiom: The shoemaker's son always goes barefoot
Meaning:
A skilled or knowledgeable person often fails to use their skills for the benefit of their family and people close to them.
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