Mangali Figure  103 Papakkot os aye lumanduk si ummilong da udum.
Literal Translation He sticks to weeding when the others rest.
Meaning of Figure He keeps on weeding when the others rest.
Usage Said of a farmer who keeps on working in the sun when others go to rest in the shade. He’s a very hardworking person and the sun doesn’t tire him out.
Figure metaphor
Image action; stick to doing
Image quality; sticky
Topic action; continue doing
Topic good behavior; working hard