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when the cat's away

/wɛn ðə kæts əˈweɪ/ /wɛn ðə kæts əˈweɪ/
idiom Social Informal
Proverb
  1. 1 kedi yoksa fareler cirit atar

Definition (English)

When the person in charge is away, people will do as they please.

Example Sentences

  1. The boss is on vacation; when the cat's away, the mice will play.
    Patron tatilde; kedi yoksa fareler cirit atar.
  2. The children made a mess because when the cat's away, the mice will play.
    Çocuklar ortalığı dağıttı; ne de olsa kedi yoksa fareler cirit atar.

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