belonging to another person or family

Literally "someone else stole the donkey and you just pulled up the stake"; used to describe being blamed for a crime or mistake while the main culprit gets away or is less punished less.

literally meaning bread previously chewed by someone else has no flavor; used to describe how there is no satisfaction or value in merely repeating what others have already done or discovered

one should ensure that advantages or profits stay within one's own circle or family rather than letting others benefit