泥棒を捕らえて縄を綯う
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Godan verb with 'u' ending
泥棒を捕らえて縄を綯う
Expression
Godan
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'u' ending
proverb
starting something in the eleventh hour;have not thy cloak to make when it begins to rain;don't lock the stable door after the horse has been stolen;braiding the rope only after the thief is caught
Other forms
泥棒を捕らえて縄をなう 【どろぼうをとらえてなわをなう】