«إِيشْ يَاخُدِ الرِّيحْ مِنِ الْبَلَاطْ»

This proverb points to the uselessness of trying to recover money from a person with no means to meet a claim. It presents the attempt as one from which no payment can realistically be expected.

It encourages a sober assessment of what can actually be obtained before spending further effort on a demand. Where the other party lacks the ability to provide anything, persistence is likely to lead only to frustration.

Used when someone is considering pursuing payment, compensation, or another financial return from a person who is plainly unable to provide it. It advises against investing further effort where recovery is unrealistic.