Veel heil voor de vissen brengt het niet.
The Dutch phrase “Veel heil voor de vissen brengt het niet” translates to “Much good does it not bring to the fish” in English. This saying is often used to convey the idea that a certain action or situation may not have any benefit or positive outcome for someone or something involved.
In the context of the phrase, the fish represents a living being that may not receive any benefit from a particular situation or action. This could be applied to various scenarios where something is done without any real purpose or benefit to those involved.
For example, if someone were to spend hours cleaning a fish tank that doesn’t even have any fish in it, one could say “Veel heil voor de vissen brengt het niet” to indicate that the effort put into cleaning the tank was ultimately pointless and did not benefit anyone or anything.
Overall, this Dutch saying serves as a reminder to consider the impact of our actions and whether they truly bring about any positive outcomes. It encourages us to think critically about the purpose and potential consequences of what we do, in order to ensure that our efforts are meaningful and beneficial in the long run.