"the cobbler always wears the worst shoes" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} the cobbler always wears the worst shoes
  1. People often fail to apply their skills to themselves. Synonyms: the shoemaker always wears the worst shoes Related terms: the cobbler's children are the worst shod, physician, heal thyself
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