Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27
Meaning: Verified- English translation
The scoundrel leaves nothing for the honest person.
- Literal wording
The son of the unlawful has left nothing for the son of the lawful.
- Meaning and lesson
Someone who acts without scruples takes everything worth pursuing, leaving little for someone who tries to do right.
- When it is used
An expression of frustration when an unscrupulous person gets to the available gains before a more principled person can.
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