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Phrase or Word
Tha fios aig an luch nach 'eil an cat a's tigh
Literal English Translation
When the cat’s away, the mice will play
Definition
In the absence of a person in authority, those under their control will not follow the rules and will take advantage of the situation.
Language
Scottish Gaelic
Type
Faunamorph
Subcategory
Rodents