#raoali

[allthingsdutch]

DUTCH SAYING OF THE DAY (12)

“Als de kat van huis is, dansen de muizen op tafel.”

Translation: “When the cat’s away, the mice dance on the table.”

Meaning: When their supervisor is absent, people do things that they would not normally do.

[allthingsdutch]

DUTCH SAYING OF THE DAY (10)

“Waar het paard aangebonden is, moet het vreten.”

Translation: “The horse has to eat where it is tied.”

Meaning: You have to adapt to the circumstances.

[allthingsdutch]

DUTCH SAYING OF THE DAY (4)

“Vertrouwen komt te voet en gaat te paard.”

Translation: “Trust arrives on foot and leaves by horse.”

Meaning: Reputations and trust take a long time to build, but they can be destroyed by one mistake.

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DUTCH SAYING OF THE DAY (8)

“Hoge bomen vangen veel wind.”

Translation: “High trees catch a lot of wind.”

Meaning: People in high positions are often criticised.

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DUTCH SAYING OF THE DAY (13)

“Als het schip lek is, gaan de ratten van boord.”

Translation: “When the ship starts to leak, the rats will disembark.”

Meaning: When things go wrong, those who cannot be trusted will abandon you.

[allthingsdutch]

DUTCH SAYING OF THE DAY (2)

“Al draagt een aap een gouden ring, het is en blijft een lelijk ding.”

Translation: “A monkey can wear a golden ring, but it is and will remain an ugly thing.”

Meaning: If something is ugly or bad, changing one small detail will not make a difference.

[allthingsdutch]

DUTCH SAYING OF THE DAY

“Als apen hoger klimmen willen, ziet men al gauw hun blote billen.”

Translation: “When monkeys want to climb higher, soon you will be able to see their bare buttocks.”

Meaning: Someone who tries to achieve a goal beyond his capabilities will soon make a fool out of himself.

[allthingsdutch]

DUTCH SAYING OF THE DAY (5)

“Een brutaal mens heeft de halve wereld.”

Translation: “Those who are insolent own half of the world.”

Meaning: Those who are bold enough to open their mouths can often get things done.