It is better to do something oneself than to rely on others to do it well.

(Britain, idiomatic, informal) That is fair, good, or reasonable; one cannot hope for a better decision or outcome.

A year of rest for the land observed every seven years in ancient Judea, which included allowing the fields to lie without tilling, sowing, or reaping from one autumn to the next in accordance with a Levitical commandment.

(idiomatic) Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.

plural of gap year

(idiomatic) Do not concern yourself with it; it is none of your business.

(Britain, Ireland, sarcastic) Used to indicate that the speaker does not put faith in something they have just heard.

(idiomatic, informal) Used to positively assert the frank honesty of an associated statement of set of statements; equivalent to "to you tell the truth".

It is advantageous not to rely solely on being nice to others.

Alternative spelling of yellowbelly