He did not shoot the hare but the pot is already on the fire.
More Hungarian Proverbs:
It is taken by turns like village headmanship.Hungarian
Money is best when counted, a woman is best when beaten.
Hungarian
Do not expect good in return for a good deed.
Hungarian
Cobbler, do not go beyond the last.
Hungarian
Many good people can find room in a small space.
Hungarian
A roast pigeon will not fly into one's mouth.
Hungarian