Contionary:c'en iyeyltsem' toc niv

Soc'ul'

Etymology

Literally "A cold knife won't cauterize."

Proverb

c'en iyeyltsem' toc niv

1. you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet

Usage notes

Can also refer to negative circumstances rather than actions

Synonyms

cüaujatnz'i xemux ne