బోలెడు తిట్లయినా బొక్కెడు కొట్టలు కావు

This proverb is used to describe someone who remains small-minded, greedy, or unimproved despite receiving abundant resources or opportunities. It highlights that an individual's basic nature or limitations do not change regardless of how much they consume or possess.

This expression refers to taking action or seeking a remedy after it is already too late. It is used to describe futile efforts made after the opportunity has passed or the damage is already done, similar to the English idiom 'closing the stable door after the horse has bolted'.

This expression describes an extremely stingy person or a situation of absolute scarcity where someone refuses to help others, even in the smallest way. It highlights a lack of generosity even towards those who need very little.

This proverb describes a state of total negligence or lack of foresight. It is used to describe a person who did not take action or plan during the appropriate time (the past) and consequently feels no regret or concern about the failure in the present. It often implies a sense of indifference toward one's responsibilities.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is so overwhelmed by their own troubles, grief, or problems that they cannot focus on or engage in creative, productive, or entertaining activities. It suggests that a disturbed mind cannot offer inspiration or joy.

This proverb highlights that verbal abuse, insults, or empty arguments have no material value and cannot provide sustenance or productivity. It is used to suggest that wasting time on petty bickering or foul language is useless because it doesn't result in anything tangible or beneficial like food or wealth.

* Strookt geen rosen voor varkens.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes action or seeks a solution after the opportunity has passed or the damage is already done. It is used to mock futile, late efforts that serve no purpose, similar to the English expression 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted'.

This proverb emphasizes that a person who works hard on a task deserves a share of the results or rewards. It is used to justify why someone who contributed effort should be compensated or given credit, implying it is unfair to deny them a small portion of the outcome.

He is a very bad manager of honey who leaves nothing to lick off his fingers. ( French. )* He who manages other people's wealth does not go supperless to bed. ( Italian. )!

This proverb is used to point out that while some circumstances or people in a situation might be new, the fundamental problems, habits, or nature of the task remain the same. It is often used when someone tries to act as if a situation is completely different just because of minor changes, reminding them that the core reality hasn't changed.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has gained no actual benefit or success from their efforts, but still tries to maintain appearances or asks for a small, superficial token of recognition to save face.