Tradizione francese · A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs · 1857
Faire comme le singe, tirer les marrons du feu avec la patte du chat.To do like the monkey, get the chesnuts out of the fire with the cat’s paw.
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Belle promesse fol lie.A fair promise binds a fool.
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Read the saying and check its sourcesVilain enrichi ne connaît parent ni ami.A clown enriched knows neither relation nor friend.
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Read the saying and check its sourcesTout bec crochu de proye est soustenu.Every hooked beak is maintained by prey.
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Read the saying and check its sourcesMéchant chien, court lien.A wicked dog must be tied short.
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