He runs as fast as if he had eggs in his shoes.
More Dutch Proverbs:
If you pull one pig by the tail all the rest squeak.Dutch
High trees give more shadow than fruit.
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God cures, and the doctor gets the money.
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Who has a bad wife, his hell begins on earth.
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It is good to warm oneself by another's fire.
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The friar preached against stealing when he had a pudding in his sleeve.
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