الميه تكدب الغطاس Elmayyatekaddeb el-ghattas Translation: Water gives the lie to the fake diver Meaning: This proverb, still in common use, is equivalent to “the proof is in the pudding”. Stop bragging about our swimming skills and just show us. You can use it with people who claim to be good artists, athletes, communicators, etc. Source: Egyptian Proverbs, (Al-Ahram Center for Translation and Publishing, 1986) by Ahmed Taymour Pasha, Translated by: Nabil Shawkat http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/136850.aspx