la nuit porte conseil

French

Etymology

Literally, “the night carries advice”, or more loosely translated as “night is a good advisor/counselor”. Compare Italian la notte porta consiglio.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /la nɥi pɔʁ.t(ə) kɔ̃.sɛj/

Proverb

la nuit porte conseil

1. sleep on it! (it's better to examine things in the cold light of day)

See also

• à tête reposée