To hang your sickle on another man’s corn.
More Dutch Proverbs:
He who is afraid of leaves must not go into the wood.Dutch
A fool and his money are soon parted.
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That's quickly done which is long repented.
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Thistles and thorns prick sore, but evil tongues prick even more.
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Your friend lends and your enemy asks for payment.
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Reward sweetens labor.
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