Lading tajam sebelah
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
noun
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
A proverb describing a person who is always eager to receive gifts or benefits but is very reluctant to give to others.
Etymology
An original Indonesian idiom describing stinginess through the metaphor of a knife that is only sharp on one side.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept