Like a snail on a barrel of tar.
More Dutch Proverbs:
Cold broth hot again, that loved I never; Old love renew'd again, that loved I ever.Dutch
The workman is worthy of his hire.
Dutch
When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?
Dutch
Many open a door to shut a window.
Dutch
Talk of the devil and you hear his bones rattle.
Dutch
Profit by the folly of others.
Dutch