when the cat's away the mice will play

短语

山中无老虎，猴子称大王

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别名

when the cat's away the mice play when the cat’s away the mice play when the cat's away

释义与例句

prov.
  1. 1.

    In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.

    山中无老虎，猴子称大王

    猴子称大王

    老虎不再山，猴子称大王