ein Indianer kennt keinen Schmerz

German

Etymology

Literally, “an Indian [i.e. Native American] knows no pain”.

Phrase

ein Indianer kennt keinen Schmerz

  1. (idiomatic) big boys don't cry; said to children, especially boys, to discourage crying (now often considered outdated parenting)
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