A hungry belly has no ears

Definice a Význam "a hungry belly has no ears"

a hungry belly has no ears

VĚTA

used to imply that when a person is hungry or in need, they are less likely to listen to reason or advice

Proverb

Example

The parent tried to give their child some advice on managing their finances, but the child, who was struggling to pay their bills, did n't seem to listen, showing how a hungry belly has no ears.

Příklad

The parent tried to give their child some advice on managing their finances, but the child, who was struggling to pay their bills, didn't seem to listen, showing how a hungry belly has no ears.