Iga kana kraabib enda poole

Meaning: Everyone looks out for their own interest.

Language: Estonian

Literally: Every hen scratches toward itself

Category: Animals

Origin: Hens raking the dirt toward themselves picture each person quietly serving their own advantage.

More idioms — Animals

• Jänes püksis — To be a coward; to get cold feet.
• Ada udang di sebalik batu — There is a hidden motive.
• Rhedeg fel cath i gythraul — To run frantically fast.
• Tá sé ar muin na muice — He's doing wonderfully; living in luck.
• I ka hipur gjeli në kokë — He's become arrogant and hot-headed.
• Iku me bishtin ndër shalë — To slink off defeated and ashamed.

More Estonian idioms

• Nina püsti käima — To be snooty and arrogant.

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