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Eat very little or sparingly
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Eat very little or sparingly
Eating very quickly and greedily
Eat excessively and greedily
To enjoy the benefits of one place while working in another
Eat very quickly and greedily
To eat a lot but work very little
To eat excessively and recklessly
To eat a lot but work inefficiently
Eat extravagantly but work lazily
To eat extravagantly but work lazily
To eat extravagantly but work lazily
To eat, speak, or act excessively or extravagantly
To eat heavily, speak boastfully, but work lazily
To eat extravagantly but work lazily
Work carelessly, but eat extravagantly
To eat a lot but work very little
Eat hastily and greedily
To eat very quickly and greedily
Eat excessively and greedily
Eating very quickly and greedily
To eat heavily but work lazily
To work carelessly and eat extravagantly
Eat heavily and heartily
Eat very quickly and greedily
Eat like a young man, work like an old man
Eat like a young man, work like an old man
Eat slowly and steadily
To take something without giving back
Eat very quickly and greedily
To eat a lot and work carelessly
To eat a lot but work inefficiently
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
One appreciates help when in a difficult situation
Only when you're in trouble do you appreciate help from others
Only when one is in trouble do they appreciate others' help
Save for the future by being frugal
Rely on others for benefits
Rely on others for food and shelter
To be well-off and prosperous
To save something for later and regret not using it
Don't take a bath after eating, and don't stay in the bath when hungry
To be overfed and lazy
To be content with one's current situation
Behave badly after being helped
Having enough to eat is the first priority
Being content with what one has
Work after eating to stay healthy
Speaking can offend, but silence can also offend
Eating until full and satisfied
Having enough food and clothing
Idleness leads to trouble
Live a life of luxury and idleness
To be extremely happy and content
Be content with one's situation and not interfere with others' affairs
Be content with what you have and avoid taking unnecessary risks
To be completely satisfied
To be overindulgent and extravagant
To have more than enough
Enjoy the benefits without doing the work
To be content and satisfied with one's life