«بِتَاعِ النَّاسْ كَنَّاسْ»

Property acquired through wrongdoing is portrayed as destructive rather than beneficial. Rather than bringing lasting gain, it is expected to disappear and carry away other possessions with it; this is a moral warning, not a literal prediction.

The saying warns that taking what is not rightfully yours can ruin more than the unlawful gain itself. It depicts dishonest acquisition as a force that strips away security and leaves nothing behind.

Use this as a warning against profiting from theft, fraud, or other unjust taking. It suits situations where questionable money or property is thought to bring wider losses, especially when someone risks legitimate assets for an unlawful gain.