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This proverb describes a situation where someone works extremely hard but receives very little or no formal compensation, having to satisfy themselves with meager, incidental gains. It is used when effort is disproportionate to the reward, or when one's hard work only yields enough for immediate survival.

This proverb describes a situation where someone works hard but receives very little or no profit in return, essentially only getting what they consumed or used during the process. It is used to highlight instances of fruitless labor or poor compensation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone works extremely hard on a task, but receives very little or insignificant benefit compared to the effort put in. It refers to the manual labor of pounding grain, where the worker might only get to eat a few grains that fall into her mouth while the bulk of the produce goes to someone else.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone works hard but receives no formal pay or reward, other than a few minor perks or what they consumed while performing the task. It signifies a lack of proper compensation for labor.

This proverb emphasizes that one should only rely on what is already achieved or secured rather than trusting potential outcomes or future promises. It is often used to remind people that hard work or processes (pounding the grain) don't matter until the final result (the food) is actually consumed or in hand.

This proverb describes a common human tendency where a person who is present is treated with respect or given tasks, while those who are absent or failed to show up are criticized or spoken of with long, complaining tones (ragalu). It is used to highlight how people often grumble about those who aren't there to defend themselves or how presence dictates treatment.

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 expression is used to describe an action that is redundant or unnecessary because the person is already limited or disadvantaged. It highlights a situation where someone is trying to hide something or perform a trick in front of someone who is already hyper-vigilant or uniquely focused due to their circumstances, making the attempt futile.

This proverb describes a situation where someone puts in hard work or effort but receives nothing valuable or only gets unwanted results in return. It is used to express disappointment when labor goes unrewarded or when one is left with the remains while others enjoy the benefits.

This proverb describes a difficult or lose-lose situation where doing a favor or giving advice results in trouble for the benefactor. It is used when someone's kindness or honesty is met with ungratefulness or unexpected negative consequences, suggesting that sometimes helping others can backfire on the helper.