A person may quarrel over his father's inheritance or not weep for him. خاصم المرء في تراث أبيه أو لم تبكه

خاصم المرء في تراث أبيه أو لم تبكه
أي، إن نلت شيئاً فهو الذي أردت، وإلا لم تغرم شيئاً.
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A person may quarrel over his father's inheritance or not weep for him. That is, if you gain something, it is what you wanted, otherwise you lose nothing.
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المثل «خاصِمِ المرءَ في تُراثِ أبيه، أو لم يُبكِه» معناه: إذا خاصمتَه في ميراث أبيه فإما أن تنال شيئًا منه، وإما أنك لن تخسر شيئًا يُذكر؛ ولذلك يُضرب لمن يُقدِم على أمر يرجو منه مكسبًا، وليس عليه فيه خسارة تُذكر.
وأقرب المقابلات الإنجليزية: Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
«لا مكسب بلا مغامرة.»
وهو أشهر وأقرب مثل إنجليزي للمقصود.
You have nothing to lose.
«ليس لديك ما تخسره.»
وهو يطابق شرح المثل بدقة.
No risk, no reward.
«لا مخاطرة، لا مكافأة.»
لكنه يوحي بوجود مخاطرة، بينما المثل العربي يشير إلى أن الخسارة معدومة أو ضئيلة.
أفضل مقابل
إذا كان المقصود هو «إن ربحت فهو خير، وإن لم تربح فلا خسارة عليك»، فإن أدق مقابل هو:
You have nothing to lose.
أما إذا أردت مثلًا إنجليزيًا شائعًا، فـ:
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
يبقى أشهر المقابلات، وإن كان أقل دقة من حيث انتفاء الخسارة في المثل العربي.
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The proverb, "Dispute a man over his father's inheritance, or he won't cry," means: If you dispute someone's inheritance, you will either gain something from it or lose nothing significant. Therefore, it is used to describe someone who embarks on a venture hoping for a gain, with no significant loss in mind.
The closest English equivalents are:
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained."
This is the most common and closest English proverb to the intended meaning.
"You have nothing to lose."
This accurately matches the proverb's explanation.
"No risk, no reward."
This implies a risk, while the Arabic proverb suggests that the loss is negligible or minimal
The best equivalent:
If the intended meaning is "If you gain, that's good; if you don't, you lose nothing," then the most accurate equivalent is:
"You have nothing to lose."
If you want a common English proverb, it's:
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained."
This remains the most famous equivalent, though less accurate in terms of the absence of loss in the Arabic proverb.

A dry land where dogs are raised.خطيطة فيها كلاب شغر

خطيطة فيها كلاب شغر
الخطيطة، الأرض التي لم يصبها مطر بين أرضين ممطورتين. وشغر الكلب، رفع إحدى رجليه من الأرض ليبول. يضرب لقوم وقعوا في بؤس وهم مع ذلك يستطيلون على الناس.
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A patch of land where dogs are raised.
The patch of land is a piece of land that has not received rain between two pieces of land that have. And the dog is raised, meaning it lifts one of its legs off the ground to urinate. This proverb is used to describe people who have fallen into misery but still act arrogantly towards others.
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المثل العربي «خَطِيطَةٌ فِيهَا كِلَابٌ شَغَر» يُضرب لقوم يعيشون في بؤس أو فقر، ومع ذلك يتكبرون على الناس أو يتطاولون عليهم. فـ"الخطيطة" أرض مجدبة بين أرضين خصيبتين، ومع هذا فإن كلابها تتصرف بكبرياء.
ولا يوجد مثل إنجليزي مطابق تمامًا، لكن أقرب المقابلات هي:
Poverty and pride go ill together.
«الفقر والكبرياء لا يجتمعان على خير.»
وهو أقرب مقابل مباشر من حيث المعنى.
Pride costs more than hunger.
«الكبرياء أشد كلفة من الجوع.»
أي أن التكبر مع الحاجة مذموم.
Beggars shouldn't be choosers.
«المحتاج لا ينبغي أن يتخير.»
ويقال لمن هو في ضيق، ومع ذلك يتصرف بتعالٍ أو يرفض ما يُعرض عليه.
Empty vessels make the most noise.
«الأوعية الفارغة أكثرها ضجيجًا.»
ويستعمل لمن لا يملك شيئًا ومع ذلك يكثر من التفاخر أو الادعاء.
أفضل مقابل
إذا كان المقصود هو اجتماع الفقر مع الكبر والاستعلاء، فإن أقرب مثل إنجليزي هو:
"Poverty and pride go ill together."
أما إذا كان التركيز على تكبر المحتاج وتعنته، فإن:
"Beggars shouldn't be choosers."
هو الأنسب.
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The Arabic proverb “Khatita fiha kilab shaghar” (a barren land with dogs in it) is used to describe people living in misery or poverty, yet who are arrogant and disrespectful towards others. “Khatita” refers to a barren land between two fertile lands, yet its dogs behave with pride.
There is no exact English proverb, but the closest equivalents are:
Poverty and pride go ill together.
“Poverty and pride do not go well together.”
This is the closest direct equivalent in meaning.
Pride costs more than hunger.
“Pride is more costly than hunger.”
That is, arrogance in times of need is reprehensible.
Beggars shouldn't be choosers.
“A person in need should not choose.”
This is said of someone who is in hardship, yet acts haughtily or refuses what is offered to them.
Empty vessels make the most noise.
“Empty vessels make the most noise.” It is used to describe someone who owns nothing yet boasts or makes excessive claims.
Best equivalent:
If the intention is to describe the combination of poverty with arrogance and pride, the closest English proverb is:
"Poverty and pride go ill together."
However, if the focus is on the arrogance and obstinacy of the needy, then:
"Beggars shouldn't be choosers."
is the most appropriate.

I spoke to Sa`d about a premature calf. خابرت سعدا في مليط مخدج

خابرت سعدا في مليط مخدج
المخابرة : المشاركة في المزارعة ثم تستعار في غيرها والمليط : ولد الناقة تملطه أي تسقطه والمخدج : الذي ولد لغير تمام . يضرب للرجلين تنازعا فيما لا يتنازع فيه ولا خير عنده
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I spoke to Sa`d about a premature calf. The word "mukhābara" originally meant partnership in farming, but its usage is metaphorical. "Malit" refers to a camel's offspring that is miscarried, and "mukhaddaj" means premature. This proverb is used to describe two men arguing over something that shouldn't be disputed and has no benefit.
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المثل العربي «خابَرْتُ سَعْدًا في مَلِيطٍ مُخْدَجٍ» يُضرب لرجلين يتنازعان أو يتشاركان في شيء لا قيمة له، أو لا خير فيه أصلًا.
ولا يوجد مثل إنجليزي مطابق تمامًا، لكن أقرب الأمثال والتعابير هي:
It's like fighting over scraps.
«إنه كالتقاتل على الفتات.»
وهو أقرب إلى معنى التنازع على شيء تافه.
Two dogs fighting over one bone.
«كلبان يتقاتلان على عظمة واحدة.»
يقال لمن يتخاصم على شيء قليل القيمة أو محدود المنفعة.
Much ado about nothing.
«ضجيج كبير حول لا شيء.»
أي إثارة نزاع أو ضجة حول أمر لا يستحق.
Fighting over the crumbs.
«التشاجر على الفتات.»
Arguing over nothing.
«الجدال حول لا شيء.»
أفضل مقابل
إذا كان المقصود هو التنازع على شيء لا خير فيه ولا يستحق الخصومة، فأقرب مثل إنجليزي هو:
Much ado about nothing.
أما إذا أريد التركيز على التنافس على شيء تافه أو عديم القيمة، فإن الأنسب هو:
It's like fighting over scraps.
وهذا الأخير هو الأقرب إلى صورة المثل العربي، حيث إن «المليط المخدج» لا يُنتفع به، ومع ذلك وقع النزاع علي
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The Arabic proverb “I met Sa’d in a meager, worthless place” is used to describe two men arguing or fighting over something of no value or benefit whatsoever.
There isn't a perfect English equivalent, but some of the closest expressions are:
It's like fighting over scraps.
“It's like fighting over scraps.”
This is closest to the meaning of arguing over something trivial.
Two dogs fighting over one bone.
“Two dogs fighting over one bone.”
This is said of someone who quarrels over something of little value or limited benefit.
Much ado about nothing.
“Much ado about nothing.”
Meaning making a fuss or causing a commotion over something insignificant.
Fighting over the crumbs.
“Arguing over crumbs.”
“Arguing over nothing.”
“Arguing about nothing.” Best Counterpart
If the intention is to argue over something worthless and not worth the dispute, the closest English proverb is:
Much ado about nothing.
However, if the focus is on competing over something trivial or worthless, the most appropriate is:
It's like fighting over scraps.
This last one is closest to the image of the Arabic proverb, where "the scraped and deformed thing" is of no use, yet the dispute arose over it.

More disappointing than Hunayn أَخْيَبُ مِنْ حُنَيْنٍ.

أَخْيَبُ مِنْ حُنَيْنٍ.
قد اختلف النسابون فيه، وقد ذكرت قول أبي عبيد وابن السِّكِّيت فيه في حرف الراء عند قولهم "رَجَع بخُفَّيْ حُنَين" وأما الشَّرْقي بن القطامي فإنه قال: كان حُنَين من قريش، وزعم أن أصل المثل أن هاشم ابن عبد مناف كان رجلا كثيرَ التقلُّبِ في أحياء العرب للتجارات والوِفادات على الملوك وكان نُكَحَة، فكان أوصى أهلَه أنه متى أتوا بمولود معه علامته قَبِلوه، وتصير علامة قبولهم إياه أن يَكْسُوه ثيابا، ويلبسوه خُفّاً، ثم إن هاشما تزوج في حيٍّمن أحياء اليمن، وارتحل عنهم، فوُلِد له غلام فسماه جَدُّه أبو أمه "حُنَيْناً" وحمله إلى قريش مع رَجُل من أهله، فسأل عن رهط هاشم، فَدُلَّ عليهم، فأتاهم بالغلام، وقال: إن هذا ابنُ هاشِمٍ، فطالبوه بالعلامة، فلم تكن معه، فلم يقبلوه، فرد الغلام إلى أهله فحين رَأَوْه قالوا: جاء بخُفِّ حُنَيْنٍ، أي جاء خائبا حين جاء في خف نفسه، أي لو قُبل لألبس خف أبيه.
وقال غيره: كان حنينا رجلاً عباديا من أهل دومة الكوفة وهي النجف محلة منها، وهو الذي يقول:
أنَا حُنَيْنٌ وَدَارِي النَّجَفُ ... وما نَدِيمي إلا الْفَتَى القصف
ليس نَدِيمِي المنجَلُ الصلف ...
وكان من قصته أن دَعَاه قومٌ من أهل الكوفة إلى الصحراء ليغنيهم، فمضى معهم، فلما سَكِر سَلَبوه ثيابه وتركوه عُرْيانا في خُفَّيْهِ، فلما رجع إلى أهله وأبصروه بتلك الحالة قالوا: جاء حنين بِخُفَّيْهِ، ثم قالوا: أخَيْبُ من حُنَين، فصار مثلا لكل خائب وخاسر، ثم قالوا: أصحب لليأس من خفي حنين، فصار مثلا لكل يائس وقانط ومكدٍ
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More disappointing than Hunayn.
Genealogists have differed on this matter. I have already mentioned the statements of Abu Ubayd and Ibn al-Sikkit regarding it in the section on the letter "ra" when they say, "He returned with Hunayn's slippers." As for al-Sharqi ibn al-Qatami, he said: Hunayn was from the Quraysh tribe. He claimed that the origin of the proverb was that Hashim ibn Abd Manaf was a man who frequently traveled among the Arab tribes for trade and as a delegate to kings. He was also a womanizer, and he instructed his family that whenever they brought him a newborn with a distinguishing mark, they would accept him. The sign of their acceptance was to clothe him and put slippers on him. Then Hashim married in a tribe in Yemen and left them. A boy was b
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المثل العربي «أَخْيَبُ مِنْ حُنَيْنٍ» يُضرب لمن رجع خاسرًا أو عاد صفر اليدين بعد أن كان يرجو الظفر، وهو وثيق الصلة بالمثل الأشهر «رَجَعَ بِخُفَّيْ حُنَيْنٍ».
ولا يوجد في الإنجليزية مثل يذكر شخصية معينة تقابل حنين، لكن هناك أمثال وتعابير تؤدي المعنى نفسه: To come away empty-handed.
«يرجع خالي الوفاض.»
وهو أقرب مقابل مباشر.
To go home empty-handed.
«يعود إلى بيته بلا شيء.»
To draw a blank.
«يخرج بلا نتيجة أو دون أن يحقق شيئًا.»
He came back with nothing to show for it.
«عاد وليس لديه ما يبين نجاحه أو مكسبه.»
Empty-handed and disappointed.
«عاد خائبًا وخالي الوفاض.»
ومن الأمثال الإنجليزية القريبة في الدلالة على ضياع الجهد:
All his efforts came to nothing.
«ذهبت كل جهوده سدى.»
أما أقرب مقابل للمثل العربي «أخيب من حنين»، ولا سيما إذا كان المراد الخيبة بعد الأمل، فهو:
To come away empty-handed.
وهو يقابل أيضًا المثل العربي المشهور:
«رَجَعَ بِخُفَّيْ حُنَيْنٍ» = He went home empty-handed.
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The Arabic proverb "More disappointing than Hunayn" is used to describe someone who returns empty-handed or defeated after hoping for victory. It is closely related to the more famous proverb "He returned with Hunayn's slippers."
While there is no specific English proverb that mentions a particular person to be the counterpart of Hunayn, there are several proverbs and expressions that convey the same meaning:
To come away empty-handed.
"He returns empty-handed."
This is the closest direct equivalent.
To go home empty-handed.
"He returns home with nothing."
To draw a blank.
"He leaves without any result or without achieving anything."
He came back with nothing to show for it.
"He returned with nothing to show for his success or gain."
Empty-handed and disappointed.
"He returned disappointed and empty-handed."
A similar English proverb that conveys the futility of effort is:
"All his efforts came to nothing."
"All his efforts were in vain."
The closest equivalent to the Arabic proverb "more disappointing than Hunayn," especially when referring to disappointment after hope, is:
To come away empty-handed.
This also corresponds to the well-known Arabic proverb:
"He returned with Hunayn's slippers" = He went home empty-handed.orn to him, and his maternal grandfather named him Hunayn. He took him to the Quraysh with a man from his family, who inquired about Hashim's clan and was directed to them. He brought the boy to them and said, "This is the son of..." Hashim, so they asked him for the sign, but he had none, so they did not accept him. The boy was returned to his family, and when they saw him, they said: "He came with Hunayn's slipper," meaning he came disappointed because he came wearing his own slipper; that is, if he had been accepted, he would have worn his father's slipper. Others said: Hunayn was a man from the tribe of 'Ibadah, from Dumat al-Kufa, which is a district of Najaf. He is the one who said:
I am Hunayn, and my home is Najaf... and my only companion is the young, generous man. My companion is not the arrogant, cunning man...
His story is that some people from Kufa invited him to the desert to sing for them, so he went with them. When he became drunk, they stripped him of his clothes and left him naked in his slippers. When he returned to his family and they saw him in that state, they said: Hunayn came back with his slippers. Then they said: More miserable than Hunayn, and it became a proverb for every loser and failure. Then they said: More hopeless than Hunayn's slippers, and it became a proverb for every despairing, hopeless, and destitute person.
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More arrogant than a humiliated woman. أَخْيَلُ مِنْ مُذَالَة.

أَخْيَلُ مِنْ مُذَالَة.

يَعْنُون الأمة، لأنها تُهَان وهي تتبختر.
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More arrogant than a humiliated woman.
They mean the nation, because it is humiliated while it struts about.
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المثل العربي «أَخْيَلُ مِنْ مُذَالَة» يُضرب لمن يجمع بين الذلة والاختيال، أو لمن يتباهى ويتكبر رغم وضاعة حاله أو خضوعه.
ولا يوجد مقابل إنجليزي مطابق تمامًا، لكن من أقرب التعابير والأمثال الإنجليزية: Pride and poverty go hand in hand.
«الكبرياء والفقر يسيران معًا.» ويقال عن الشخص الذي يتباهى رغم سوء حاله.
All hat and no cattle. (مثل أمريكي)
حرفيًا: «قبعة كبيرة ولا ماشية له.» ويُضرب لمن يتظاهر بالعظمة والمكانة وهو يفتقر إلى ما يبررها.
Putting on airs.
أي «يتصنع التكبر أو التعالي»، خاصة إذا كانت منزلته الحقيقية متواضعة.
Proud as a peacock, with nothing to show for it.
«متباهٍ كطاووس، وليس لديه ما يفاخر به.» وهو تعبير وصفي لا مثل ثابت.
وأقرب مقابل من حيث المعنى والسخرية هو:
All hat and no cattle.
لأنه يصور شخصًا يتظاهر بالعظمة والمهابة بينما واقعه لا يوافق ذلك، وهو قريب من معنى «أخيل من مذالة».
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The Arabic proverb “More arrogant than humiliated” is used to describe someone who combines humiliation with arrogance, or someone who boasts and is haughty despite their low status or subservience.
There is no exact English equivalent, but some of the closest English expressions and proverbs are:
Pride and poverty go hand in hand.
“Pride and poverty go hand in hand.” This is said about someone who boasts despite their poor circumstances.
All hat and no cattle. (American proverb)
Literally: “A big hat and no cattle.” This is said about someone who pretends to be great and important but lacks the justification for it.
Putting on airs.
Meaning: “To feign arrogance or superiority,” especially if their actual status is modest.
Proud as a peacock, with nothing to show for it.
“Proud as a peacock, with nothing to show for it.” This is a descriptive expression, not a fixed proverb.
The closest equivalent, in terms of meaning and irony, is:
All hat and no cattle.
This is because it portrays someone who feigns greatness and prestige while their reality contradicts it, and it is close in meaning to "Achilles of humiliation."

Help me, even with one of your two feathered arrowsا دْرِكْنِي وَلَوْ بِأحَدِ المَغْرُوَّيِنْ.

أدْرِكْنِي وَلَوْ بِأحَدِ المَغْرُوَّيِنْ.
المَغْرُوّ: السهم المَرِيشُ.
قال المفضل: كان رجلان من أهل هَجَرَ أخوان ركب أحدهما ناقة صعبة، وكانت العرب تُحَمِّقُ أهل هَجَر، وأن الناقة جالت، ومع الذي لم يركب منهما قَوْس، واسمه هُنَين، فناداه الراكب منهما فقال: يا هُنَيْن ويلك أدركني ولو بأحد المغروَّيْنِ، يعني سهمه، فرماه أخوه فصَرَعه، فذهب قوله مثلا.
يضرب عند الضرورة ونَفَاد الحيلة.
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Help me, even with one of your two feathered arrows.
A feathered arrow is called a "maghruww."
Al-Mufaddal said: There were two brothers from Hajar. One of them was riding a stubborn camel, and the Arabs used to consider the people of Hajar foolish. The camel bolted, and the brother who wasn't riding, named Hunayn, had a bow. The one who was riding called out to him, saying, "Oh Hunayn, woe to you! Help me, even with one of your two feathered arrows!"—meaning his arrow. His brother shot him and knocked him down, and his saying became a proverb.
It is used in times of dire need and when all other options have been exhausted.
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المثل العربي «أدركني ولو بأحد المغروَّيْن» يُضرب عند الضرورة القصوى وانعدام الخيارات، والرضا بأي وسيلة متاحة للنجاة أو الإعانة، ولو كانت غير معتادة أو غير مثالية.
وأقرب المقابلات الإنجليزية هي:
"Any port in a storm."
«أيُّ ميناءٍ يصلح في العاصفة.»
أي أن الإنسان في الشدائد يقبل بأي ملجأ أو وسيلة متاحة.
ومن الأمثال والتعابير الأخرى:
"Beggars can't be choosers."
«المضطر لا يملك رفاهية الاختيار.»
أي أن من اشتدت حاجته يقبل بما يُعرض عليه.
"Desperate times call for desperate measures."
«الأوقات العصيبة تتطلب إجراءات استثنائية.»
ويقال عند الاضطرار إلى استخدام أي وسيلة ممكنة.
"Anything is better than nothing."
«أي شيء خير من لا شيء.»
فإذا أريد أقرب مثل إنجليزي مأثور من حيث المعنى والاستعمال، فإن:
"Any port in a storm."
هو أنسب مقابل، لأنه يصور قبول أي وسيلة للنجاة عند الضرورة، كما قبل صاحب المثل أن يُدركه أخوه «ولو بأحد المغروَّيْن».
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The Arabic proverb "Save me, even if it's just one of the two ports" is used when there is extreme necessity and no other options, and when one is willing to accept any available means of survival or assistance, even if it is unusual or imperfect.
The closest English equivalent is:
"Any port in a storm."
Meaning, in times of hardship, a person will accept any available refuge or means.
Other proverbs and expressions include:
"Beggars can't be choosers."
Meaning, someone in dire need will accept whatever is offered.
"Desperate times call for desperate measures."
This is said when one is forced to use any possible means.
"Anything is better than nothing."
If one wants the closest English proverb in terms of meaning and usage, it is:
"Any port in a storm."
It is the most appropriate equivalent, because it depicts accepting any means of survival when necessary, just as the author of the proverb accepted that his brother would catch him “even if it was by one of the two deceivers.”

Ward off evil with a stick or a pole. ادْفَعِ الشَّرَّ عَنْكَ بِعُودٍ أَوْ عَمُودٍ.

ادْفَعِ الشَّرَّ عَنْكَ بِعُودٍ أَوْ عَمُودٍ.
قال بعضهم: إذا أتاك سائلُكَ فلا تردَّه إلا بعطية قليلة أو كثيرة تقطع بها عنك لسانه فلا يذمك، وقال آخرون: ادْفَعِ الشرَّ بما تقدر عليه.
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Ward off evil with a stick or a pole.

Some said: If someone comes to you asking for something, don't turn him away except with a small or large gift that will silence his tongue so he won't speak ill of you. Others said: Ward off evil with whatever means you have.
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أقرب الأمثال والتعابير الإنجليزية إلى «ادفع الشر عنك بعود أو عمود» بحسب المعنى هي:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
«درهم وقاية خير من قنطار علاج.»
أي ادفع الضرر مبكرًا وبأي وسيلة متاحة قبل أن يتفاقم.
وكذلك:
"Better something than nothing."
«شيء خير من لا شيء.»
إذا كان المقصود إعطاء السائل ولو قليلًا لتجنب الذم والخصومة.
ومن جهة المعنى العام «ادفع الشر بما استطعت»، فأقرب تعبير هو:
"Do whatever it takes to keep trouble at bay."
«افعل ما يلزم لإبعاد المتاعب.»
وإذا أُريد المعنى الذي ذكره بعضهم، وهو إعطاء السائل قليلًا أو كثيرًا لقطع لسانه، فأقرب مثل إنجليزي شائع هو:
"Throw him a bone."
«ألقِ له عظمة.»
أي أعطه شيئًا يسيرًا يرضيه أو يسكته.
أما إذا كان المطلوب مثلًا إنجليزيًا مأثورًا يؤدي الفكرة العامة للمثل العربي، فأفضل مقابل هو:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
لأنه يفيد دفع الشر أو المشكلة بما تيسر قبل أن تستفحل.
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The closest English proverbs and expressions to "ward off evil with a stick or a pole," in terms of meaning, are:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Meaning, prevent harm early and by any means available before it worsens.
Similarly:
"Better something than nothing."
Meaning, something is better than nothing.
This is used when the intention is to give the person asking, even a little, to avoid criticism and conflict.
In terms of the general meaning of "ward off evil as best you can," the closest expression is:
"Do whatever it takes to keep trouble at bay."
And if the intended meaning, as some have mentioned, is to give the person asking, a little or a lot, to silence them, the closest common English proverb is:
"Throw him a bone."
Meaning, give him something small to satisfy or shut him up.
However, if the desired example is an English proverb that conveys the general idea of ​​the Arabic proverb, the best equivalent is:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
This is because it emphasizes warding off harm or a problem with whatever means are available before it escalates.

She withheld her milk like a leech دَرْدَبَهُ دَرْدَبَةَ العَلُوقِ.

دَرْدَبَهُ دَرْدَبَةَ العَلُوقِ.
وهي التي تمنع ولَدَها رَضَاعَهَا، ودَرْدَبَتُها: عَطْفُها ورَأْمها.
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She withheld her milk like a leech.
This refers to a mother who refuses to nurse her young, and her withholding is her affection and tenderness.
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المثل العربي «دَرْدَبَهُ دَرْدَبَةَ العَلُوقِ» يُضرب لمن يُظهر المودة والعطف بالكلام أو المظاهر، لكنه يمنع النفع الحقيقي أو يبخل بما يُنتظر منه، كالنَّاقة العَلوق التي ترأم ولدها وتعطف عليه ثم تمنعه الرضاع.
ومن أقرب المقابلات الإنجليزية:
Fine words butter no parsnips.
(الكلام الجميل لا يحقق شيئًا.)
أو:
Actions speak louder than words.
(الأفعال أبلغ من الأقوال.)
وإذا أريد إبراز التناقض بين المودة الظاهرة والبخل بالفعل:
All talk and no action.
(كلام كثير بلا فعل.)
أو:
He pats you with one hand and withholds with the other.
(يُلاطفك بيد ويمنعك بالأخرى.) — تعبير معنوي.
وأقرب مثل إنجليزي شائع من حيث المعنى هو:
Actions speak louder than words.
لأن المثل العربي يذم من يُظهر العطف والود، لكنه يحجب المنفعة الحقيقية.
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The Arabic proverb “He patted him like a leech” is used to describe someone who shows affection and kindness through words or appearances, but withholds genuine help or is stingy with what is expected of them, like a camel that shows affection and tenderness to its calf but then refuses to nurse it.
Some of the closest English equivalents are:
Fine words, butter, no parsnips.
(Sweet talk accomplishes nothing.)
Or:
Actions speak louder than words.
(Actions speak louder than words.)
To highlight the contradiction between outward affection and actual stinginess:
All talk and no action.
(Much talk, no action.)
Or:
He pats you with one hand and withholds with the other.
(He flatters you with one hand and withholds from you with the other.) — a metaphorical expression.
The closest common English proverb in meaning is:
(Actions speak louder than words.)
Because the Arabic proverb condemns those who show affection and kindness, but conceal the true benefit.

A tear from a one-eyed person is a cool, precious gift. دَمْعَةٌ مِنْ عَوْرَاءَ غَنِيمَةٌ بارِدَةٌ.

Meaning, from a one-eyed person. This proverb is used to describe a miser from whom you receive very little.
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المثل العربي «دَمْعَةٌ مِنْ عَوْرَاءَ غَنِيمَةٌ بَارِدَةٌ» يضرب لمن عُرف بالبخل أو قلة العطاء، فإذا صدر منه شيء يسير عُدَّ مكسبًا غير متوقع.
ومن أقرب المقابلات الإنجليزية في المعنى: Half a loaf is better than none.
«نصف رغيف خير من لا شيء.»
أي أن القليل خير من الحرمان التام.
Every little bit helps.
«كل قليل يفيد.»
أي أن العطاء اليسير له قيمته.
Something is better than nothing.
«شيء خير من لا شيء.»
وهو أقرب إلى معنى قبول القليل ممن لا يُنتظر منه الكثير.
وأقرب مقابل للمثل العربي هو:
Something is better than nothing.
«شيء خير من لا شيء.»
لأن المثل العربي يشير إلى أن القليل الصادر من بخيل أو ممن لا يُرتجى منه العطاء يُعد غنيمة.
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أي من عينٍ عَوْرَاء. يضرب للبخيل يصلُ إليك منه القليل.
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The Arabic proverb, "A tear from a stingy person is a cool windfall," is used to describe someone known for their miserliness or stinginess. Even a small gift from them is considered an unexpected gain.
Some English equivalents are:
"Half a loaf is better than none."
Meaning, a little is better than nothing.
"Every little bit helps."
Meaning, even a small gift has its value.
"Something is better than nothing."
This is closer to the meaning of accepting a little from someone from whom little is expected.
The closest equivalent to the Arabic proverb is:
"Something is better than nothing."
This is because the Arabic proverb suggests that even a small gift from a miser or someone from whom no generosity is expected is considered a windfall.

The soaring one went to the high places of Tamar. ذَهَبَ المُحَلِّقُ فِي بَنَاتِ طَمَارِ

The soaring one went to the high places of Tamar. Soaring: rising into the air. It is said, "The bird soared." Tamar: a high place. Al-Asma'i said: It is said, "He was poured down upon him from Tamar," like Qatam. The poet said:
If you do not know what death is, then look * at Hani' in the market and Ibn 'Aqil
At a hero whose face the sword has covered in dust * And another falling from the high places of a slain man.Ibn Ziyad had ordered that Muslim ibn 'Aqil be thrown from a high roof. Al-Kisa'i said: from Tamar and Tamar, with the ra' having a fatha and a kasra. It is used to describe something that goes In vain.

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This proverb is used to describe something that goes to waste or is lost without benefit or consequence. A close English equivalent is:
“Gone with the wind.”
Meaning: It went to waste and disappeared without a trace.
This is very close to the spirit of the proverb.
“All for nothing.”
Meaning: It all went to waste.
“To go down the drain.”
Meaning: It wasted and went to waste.
“Vanished into thin air.”
Meaning: It disappeared as if it had never existed.
“A complete waste.”
Meaning: Complete loss without benefit.
The closest expression to the meaning of the Arabic proverb is:
“It all went for nothing.”
“Everything went to waste and was lost.”

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ذَهَبَ المُحَلِّقُ فِي بَنَاتِ طَمَارِ‏.‏
التحليقُ‏:‏ الارتفاع في الهواء‏.‏ يقال حَلَّق الطائر، وطَمَارِ‏:‏ المكانُ المرتفع، قال الأصمعي‏:‏ يقال انْصَبَّ عليه من طَمَارِ، مثل قَطَامِ، قال الشاعر‏:‏

فإن كُنْتِ لاَ تَدْرِينْ ما الموتُ فَانْظُرِي * إلى هانئ في السُّوقِ وَابْنِ عَقِيلِ 

إلى بَطَلٍ قد عفَّرَ السيفُ وجهه * وآخَرَ يَهْوِي من طَمَارِ قَتِيلِ 

وكان ابن زياد أمَرَ برمي مسلم بن عَقيل من سَطْح عالٍ، وقال الكسائي‏:‏ من طَمَارِ وطَمَارَ، بفتح الراء وكسرها‏.‏ يضرب فيما يذهب باطلا‏.‏