- one becomes sleepy when one's stomach is full; full stomach, sleepy head; when the skin of the belly is extended, the skin of the eyes droopsproverb
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Generated: This proverb suggests that when a person overeats or is very full, it can lead to drowsiness or lethargy. It reflects a common experience where physical comfort from eating results in a lack of energy or alertness.