Mèo tha miếng thịt thì đòi, hùm tha con lợn mắt coi
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A small favor is often remembered and demanded in return, while a big one is overlooked
Examples
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Sources & notes
Headword listed in the vdict.com proverb dictionary index (discovery source; headword only — no source content copied). Entered as candidate 2026-08-05; definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-07; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Mèo tha miếng thịt thì đòi, hùm tha con lợn mắt coi” mean?
A small favor is often remembered and demanded in return, while a big one is overlooked Literally: Cat lets go of meat, demands it, tiger lets go of pig, eyes watch
Is “Mèo tha miếng thịt thì đòi, hùm tha con lợn mắt coi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.