ناس بيأكلوا جاج ناس بيقعوا بالسياج Some people eat chicken; others fall into the hedge.

A Syrian proverb from Arabic Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases
 ناس بيأكلوا جاج ناس بيقعوا بالسياج

(naas biyakalu jaaj naas biyq'u siyaaj)
Literal meaning: Some people eat chicken; others fall into the hedge ( while chasing chickens).
Meaning: Some people get the benefits; while others do all the work.

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