Meaning of the word "a hungry belly has no ears" in English
What does "a hungry belly has no ears" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a hungry belly has no ears
US /ə ˈhʌŋ.ɡri ˈbel.i hæz noʊ ɪrz/
UK /ə ˈhʌŋ.ɡri ˈbel.i hæz nəʊ ɪəz/
Idiom
a person who is very hungry cannot be reasoned with or listen to advice
Example:
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It's useless to talk about philosophy to them right now; a hungry belly has no ears.
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Feed the workers first before giving instructions, because a hungry belly has no ears.