You should know a man seven years before you stir his fire

Definição e Significado de "you should know a man seven years before you stir his fire"

you should know a man seven years before you stir his fire

used to advise patience and careful consideration in forming close relationships, indicating that trust and loyalty are built over time and through experience

Proverb

Example

He was eager to invest in a business with someone he had just met, but I reminded him that you should know a man seven years before you stir his fire.