This phrase is a proverb used to express the irony of situations where professionals do not apply their skills or expertise to their personal life. Literally translated, it means 'In the blacksmith's house, a wooden knife.'
Examples
- Spanish: Mi padre es chef profesional pero nunca cocina en casa. Como dice el dicho, 'en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo.'
- English: My father is a professional chef but he never cooks at home. As the saying goes, 'in the blacksmith's house, there's a wooden knife.'