Jack Scholes
Do not judge a man unless you have walked for many moons in his moccasins.
North American Indian proverb
Many moons
A very long time (literary)
Moccasins
Flat shoes made from soft leather, originally worn by Native American Indians.
Cf. Falsos Cognatos: INDIAN
Cf. Falsos Cognatos: INDIGENOUS
COMMON TYPES OF FOOTWEAR
Sneakers (US) / trainers (UK)
Light, comfortable shoes mainly used for playing sports or for leisure wear.
Sandals
Light shoes, partly open on the top, which are often worn in warm weather.
Flip-flops (UK) / thongs (US)
Open sandals, often made of rubber, with a V-shaped strap that goes between the big toe and the one next to it.
Cf. Como se diz “havaianas” em inglês?
Wellingtons, wellington boots, wellies (UK – informal) / rubber boots (US)
Waterproof boots made of rubber.
Loafers (UK) / slip-ons (US)
Flat leather shoes with no fastenings or shoelaces that you can put on and take off quickly and easily.
Slippers
Light, soft, comfortable shoes that are worn in the house.
Clogs
Shoes that are made entirely of wood or the top part made of leather and the bottom part made of wood. Clog dancing is a rustic dance performed wearing clogs, which used to be very popular in Ireland and the North of England. The clogs are used by the dancers to beat out the rhythm on the floor. This traditional dancing later influenced tap-dancing in the US.
A variation on the above message is:
Until you’ve walked a mile in another man’s shoes, you have no idea how painful blisters can be.
Blister
A painful swelling on the surface of the skin that is filled with a clear liquid. Blisters are usually caused by something repeatedly rubbing your skin, especially on your feet, or by burning.
Cf. Expressões Idiomáticas: Fazer besteira
Cf. Mais Frases Célebres
Referência: “Gems of Wisdom – Inspirational Messages to Enhance the Quality of Your Life and Improve Your English” de Jack Scholes – Disal Editora, 2007. Leia a resenha.
