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All dogs bite the bitten dog (Am.). When a man is down, everyone runs over him (steps on him) (Am.). When a man is going downhill, everyone gives him a… Read more »
All dogs bite the bitten dog (Am.). When a man is down, everyone runs over him (steps on him) (Am.). When a man is going downhill, everyone gives him a… Read more »
Не that cannot beat the ass (the horse), beats the saddle (Br.). Many beat the sack and mean the miller (Br.). You kick the dog (Am.) You kick the dog… Read more »
The dog in the manger won’t eat the oats or let anyone else eat them (Am.). Like the dog in the manger he will neither eat himself nor let the… Read more »
The dog gets ols because of its love to his master Care killed the cat (Am., Br.). Adversity flatters no man (Am., Br.). Care brings grey hair (Br.). Care is… Read more »
Even the dog looks back at his tail ( People take precautions) Meme le chien regarde sa queue. Selon l’oiseau la queue. И собака на хвост оглядывается (досл.). Оглядывается, что… Read more »
Beware of the cat that licks from the front but claws from behind. He who sups with the devil must use a long spoon. Take heed of an ox before,… Read more »
Lit: Dogs lick their wounds. The hair of the dog is the cure of his bite.(Am) Desperate cuts (diseases) must have desperate cures (Am., Br.). Desperate evils require desperate remedies… Read more »
A dog will not cry (howl) if you beat him with a bone. The ass dreams of thistles (Br.). The hungry man often talks of bread (Am.) Si jeunesse savait,… Read more »
Can the leopard change his spots. Cut off a dog’s tail and he will be a dog still (Br.). Cut off a dog’s tail and he will still be a… Read more »
Dog does not eat dog (Am., Br.). The ravens don’t peck one another’s eyes out (Am.). Wolf never wars against wolf (Br.). Wolves never prey upon wolves (Am.) Birds of… Read more »
Bring a cow into the hall and she’ll run to the byre (Br.). Drive nature out of the door and it will return by the window (Am.). The frog cannot… Read more »
Every kettle has a lid. Le chien de la maison ne se trompe jamais de son patron Le serpent ne se trompe pas de trou ni le chien de maitre…. Read more »
The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on (Br.). The parade goes on (Am.) The braying of an ass does not reach heaven (Br.). The braying of an jackass never… Read more »
Circular firing squad. Les efforts pour rien. Faire quelque chose pour rien. Собака ослу мясо носила, а осел ей – сено, и оба голодными остались. (досл.). Кормил осел собаку сеном, а собака… Read more »
There will always be idle hands ready to do the devil’s work. If it weren’t for bad luck have no luck at all. Bat (Frappe) un chen et tu verras… Read more »
Breed up a crow and he will peck out your eyes (Br.). No good deed goes unpunished (Am.). Save a thief from the gallows, and he’ll be the first to… Read more »
Speak of angels and you’ll hear the rustling of their wings (Ajn.). Speak of Satan and you’ll see his horns (Am.). Speak of the devil /, and he’ll appear/ (Am.,… Read more »
Put not your hand between the bark and the tree. Ne dispute pas avec un beau parleur, ne met pas de bois sur le feu. Moins de disputes, moins de… Read more »
You can take a horse to the water but you cannot make him drink. A man can be led but he can’t be driven (Am.). One man can lead a… Read more »
Might makes <goes before> right; A straw must break in a strong hand. Need must when the devil drives. La raison du plus fort est toujours le meilleure. Où force… Read more »