με πορδές δεν βάφονται αβγά

Greek

Etymology

The literal meaning is "With farts, eggs can't be/aren't dyed".

Proverb

με πορδές δεν βάφονται αβγά • (me pordés den váfontai avgá)

1. (colloquial, humorous) A task can't be completed correctly if one doesn't work hard or do all that is necessary.