«ابْن السَّايِغْ اِشْتَهَى عَلَى ابُوهْ خَاتِمْ»

The father makes jewelry, so a ring is something he is well placed to provide. The son’s wish concerns an object he could obtain through his own family.

The proverb describes wanting something that is readily accessible through a close connection. Its point is the contrast between the desire for the thing and the ease of obtaining it.

Use it when someone wants something that a family member or another close connection can readily provide. The emphasis is on the accessibility of the desired thing.