İşleyen demir ışıldar
Practice makes perfect; staying active keeps you sharp
Literal translationIron that works shines
Usage contextEmphasizes Turkish work ethic and staying productive
Frequencycommon
Example
Her gün piyano çalışmalısın. İşleyen demir ışıldar.Modern usage
Used to encourage practice and staying active
Similar English proverb
Practice makes perfect / Use it or lose it