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When Everything Is Soap: Wisdom and Irony in an Arab Proverb

One of the more intriguing proverbs in Arab culture is: "كله عند العرب صابون""Everything is soap to Arabs." This proverb is often used to describe someone who struggles—or refuses—to distinguish between things that are clearly different. It’s a light-hearted way to point out when someone treats all options, ideas, or items as if they're essentially the same.

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