A phrase not merely limited to slang but widely used in Spanish-speaking cultures, based on a popular saying or proverb. It translates to 'God says help yourself and I will help you'. It is often used to suggest that one needs to make an effort or take the first step in order for things to start happening or improving.
Examples
- Spanish: No puedes simplemente sentarte y esperar a que las cosas sucedan, recuerda que 'Dios dice ayúdate que yo te ayudaré'.
- English: You can't just sit and wait for things to happen, remember 'God says help yourself and I will help you'.