ProverbsCareful!
Every rule has a loophole.
Word for word: Law made, trick made.
- How to say it
- he·cha la ley he·cha la tram·pa
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More sayings: Careful!
- Ojo al Cristo, que es de plata.Keep an eye on your valuables.
- Salir de Guatemala para entrar en Guatepeor.Out of the frying pan, into the fire.
- Machete, estate en tu vaina.Stay out of it; don’t get involved.
- No hay que darle la espalda al toro.Never turn your back on a dangerous person or situation.
- Agua mansa, líbrame Dios de ella.Watch out for the quiet ones.
- Al que anda entre la miel, algo se le pega.Hang around money or trouble and some of it rubs off.