"When the tree is fallen, everyone runs to it with his axe" nghĩa là gì?

"When the tree is fallen, everyone runs to it with his axe" = khi cây đổ, mọi người cầm rìu chạy tới đó đốn ngay -> nghĩa là nhân lúc người khác gặp khó khăn, trắc trở thì lại tấn công, dùng mưu để đem lại lợi ích cho bản thân mình (giậu đổ bìm leo), tương tự với thành ngữ "when a man is going downhill, everyone will give him a push".

Ví dụ

You're so cruel when you harmed him like the way of "When the tree is fallen, everyone runs to it with his axe."

"When a man is going downhill, everyone will give him a push" reminds us of how to be self-protective from people surrounding us.

He's tricky and untrustworthy, be careful! Anyone can take advantage of (lợi dụng) you whenever you're down. You know when the tree is fallen, everyone runs to it with his axe.

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