He who pays the piper may call the tune.
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He that shippeth the devil must make the best of him.
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Give the devil his due.
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Ye may drive the deil into a wife, but ye'll ne'er ding him oot o' her.
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Wipe wi' the water and wash wi' the towel.
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Keep something for the sore foot.
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