The Economic Times

Mexican Proverb of the Day: Between the plate and the mouth, the soup falls A timeless lesson on uncertainty

Mexican Proverb of the Day: Between the plate and the mouth, the soup falls conveys the lesson that an expected outcome is not guaranteed until it is achieved. Using the image of soup spilling before reaching the mouth, the proverb highlights the uncertainty between anticipation and reality, encouraging caution about treating plans, opportunities or expected results as certain.