Bal tutan parmağını yalar
Those in advantageous positions benefit from them
Literal translationOne who holds honey licks their finger
Usage contextCan be used neutrally or critically about corruption
Frequencycommon
Example
Belediye başkanı her işten pay alıyor. Bal tutan parmağını yalar.Modern usage
Often used to comment on political or business corruption
Similar English proverb
Every man has his price / Power corrupts