Phrase guide

don't knock it till you've tried it

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

One should not criticize or dismiss something before one has experienced it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: no lo critiqués sin intentarlo — Translations
  • Spanish: no lo descartés hasta que lo probés — Translations
  • Spanish: no lo menospreciés sin haberlo intentado — Translations
  • Spanish: no lo juzgués sin que lo hayás probado — Translations