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Hares are not caught by the sound of the drum.

Proverbs and old sayings French

Too late the bird cries out when it is caught.

Proverbs and old sayings French

He beat the bushes and another caught the birds.

Proverbs and old sayings French

More flies are caught with honey than with vinegar.

Proverbs and old sayings French

Flies are easier caught with honey than with vinegar.

Proverbs and old sayings French

It is too late for the bird to scream when it is caught.

Proverbs and old sayings French

The fox which was caught in a snare called: If I shall not get the whole chicken, I will not be satisfied with the drumstick.

Proverbs and old sayings Georgian

Don't cry fish before they're caught.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Great fish are caught in great waters.

Proverbs and old sayings German

The chamois climbs high and yet is caught.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Every one is glad to see a knave caught in his own trap.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Proverbs are like butterflies, some are caught and some fly away.

Proverbs and old sayings German

Hares are caught with hounds, fools with praise, and women with gold.

Proverbs and old sayings German about praise

A fox is not caught twice in the same snare.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek

He has caught the leg of God.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about god

A liar is caught sooner than a lame dog.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

Sparrows cannot be caught by beating a drum.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian

You haven't yet caught the bird, still you are already plucking her.

Proverbs and old sayings Hungarian about haven

The thief that is not caught is a king.

Proverbs and old sayings Amerindian about thieves

It is little use to dig a well after the house has caught fire.

Proverbs and old sayings Amerindian about use, fire, fire brigade, home, house