This phrase translates to 'You have to sell the bad horse far away.' It is used to refer to the idea that one should hide their problems or failures from those who are close to them to maintain a good reputation.
Examples
- Spanish: No se lo cuentes a tu familia, recuerda que 'el caballo malo hay que venderlo lejos'.
- English: Don't tell your family about it, remember that 'you have to sell the bad horse far away.'