the cobbler's children go barefoot
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of the shoemaker's children go barefoot
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “the cobbler's children go barefoot” mean?
Synonym of the shoemaker's children go barefoot
Is “the cobbler's children go barefoot” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.