June 25, 2026

"Put a summer watermelon in your stomach" حط في بطنك بطيخة صيفي Rough translation: ‘He’s got a summer watermelon lodged in his stomach.’ Is that co-worker of yours awfully calm amidst chaos? That driver in front of you simply cannot be bothered to pick up the pace? Well, you could say they have a ‘summer watermelon’ blissfully filling up their stomach. Often used to denote nonchalance and a lack of care, the origin behind this particular saying is fairly straightforward. Watermelon is filled with vitamin B6 and other essential nutrients that help relieve muscle ache and stress, so the connection makes a lot of sense.

- Egyptian Expression (sceneeats.com)