Taşıma su ile değirmen dönmez
Temporary or inconsistent effort doesn't produce lasting results
Literal translationThe mill doesn't turn with carried water
Usage contextEmphasizes need for sustained effort
Frequencyoccasional
Example
Her gün çalışman lazım, taşıma su ile değirmen dönmez.Modern usage
Used to criticize sporadic work or temporary solutions
Similar English proverb
You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs