Eating from under your ass
When you’re so broke you eat like a dog, but you’re still too proud to ask for help. You’re like a human version of a raccoon with no food.
I’m eating from under my ass because I didn’t want to ask my mom for money. Now I’m eating a stale pizza crust that’s been sitting under my ass for a week.
My cousin is eating from under his ass because he’s too proud to take a loan. He’s eating expired cereal and crying.
My neighbor’s eating from under her ass because she’s too proud to take a handout. She’s living off of stale bread and regret.