Papaz kendi düğününde okumasını bilmez
People become nervous and perform poorly in their own important moments
Literal translationThe priest doesn't know how to read at his own wedding
Usage contextHumorous observation about performance anxiety
Frequencyoccasional
Example
Öğretmen ama kendi çocuğunu eğitemiyor. Papaz kendi düğününde okumasını bilmez.Modern usage
Common when someone fails at something they're expert in
Similar English proverb
The cobbler's children go barefoot