Contionary:c'en iyeyltsem' toc niv

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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