sayon pa dakpon ang manok nga hinigtan

== Cebuano == === Proverb === sayon pa dakpon ang manok nga hinigtan It is easier to catch a tied chicken. ==== Meaning ==== This proverb refers to a situation where a goal is easily achieved because the target is already restricted, compromised, or "tied down." It is often used as a metaphor for pursuing someone who is already in a committed relationship or trapped in a specific circumstance, making them an "easy target." ==== Usage notes ==== In social contexts, it can be a cynical or witty remark about pursuing a person who is already "spoken for" (hinigtan), implying that their location or status is known and stable, unlike a "wild" or free bird. It can also more broadly refer to any task that lacks challenge because the opposition has no room to maneuver or escape. ==== See also ==== sayon (“easy”) dakop (“to catch”) manok (“chicken”) hikot (“to tie; to tether”)