From this statement, I assume that they are saying do not judge people by their outer appearance. Although we do make a statement with how we present ourselves, we should keep in mind that behind the clothing is a story and reason. We should definitely take the time to figure out that story before we pass judgement.
I believe the phrase is "to cut the cloth according to it's width", which is to say, do the best (or make do) with what you've got. A tailoring/dressmaking expression? You lay the pattern on the cloth to fit it in.
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A person will cut cloth according to their size when they are making clothes. This is common amongst those who are seamstresses.
tell a story that ends with the advice' cut your coat according to your cloth
To 'cut you some slack' means to ease up on someone, lighten up, bend the rules, give you a break.
cut your coat according to your cloth means to do whatever you want within your ability.
budget wisely.
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I believe the phrase is "to cut the cloth according to it's width", which is to say, do the best (or make do) with what you've got. A tailoring/dressmaking expression? You lay the pattern on the cloth to fit it in.
budget wisely.
cut your coat according to your cloth?
If you think about the words, you can figure it out. They're just saying they're different.
Definition: An occupational surname for someone who cut cloth for tailors, from the Middle Low German "schrader" or "schroder," meaning tailor or the German verb "schroten," meaning to cut. Surname Origin: German Alternate Surname Spellings: SCHRODER, SCHRADER [saccade]
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tell a story that ends with the advice' cut your coat according to your cloth
A person will cut cloth according to their size when they are making clothes. This is common amongst those who are seamstresses.