This phrase is used to express the idea that people often take advantage of someone's misfortune or weakness. It literally translates to 'everyone makes firewood from a fallen tree'
Examples
- Spanish: Después de que la empresa de Juan se declaró en bancarrota, sus competidores comenzaron a robarle sus clientes. Del árbol caído todos hacen leña.
- English: After Juan's company went bankrupt, his competitors started stealing his clients. Everyone makes firewood from a fallen tree.