This Spanish slang phrase literally translates to 'He who has a store must attend to it, if not, he should sell it.' It is typically used to express that if you have responsibilities, you need to take care of them, otherwise you should let them go.
Examples
- Spanish: Si no puedes dedicarle tiempo a tu perro, recuerda: 'el que tiene tienda que la atienda, o si no que la venda.'
- English: If you can't dedicate time to your dog, remember: 'he who has a store must attend to it, if not, he should sell it.'