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it is ill waiting for dead men's shoes

US /ɪt ɪz ɪl ˈweɪtɪŋ fɔːr dɛd mɛnz ʃuːz/
UK /ɪt ɪz ɪl ˈweɪtɪŋ fɔː dɛd mɛnz ʃuːz/
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Idiom

sia-sia menunggu harta pusaka orang mati

it is foolish or unpleasant to wait for someone to die in order to inherit their property or position

Contoh:
He spent his life expecting a fortune from his uncle, but it is ill waiting for dead men's shoes.
Dia menghabiskan hidupnya mengharapkan kekayaan daripada bapa saudaranya, tetapi sia-sia menunggu harta pusaka orang mati.
You should build your own career instead of relying on an inheritance; it is ill waiting for dead men's shoes.
Anda patut membina kerjaya sendiri daripada bergantung pada harta pusaka; tidak baik menunggu kematian orang untuk mendapat harta.