who pays the piper calls the tune

短语

别名

he who pays the piper calls the tune whoever pays the piper calls the tune

释义与例句

prov.
  1. 1.

    The individual or entity providing financial resources or sponsorship for an endeavor retains the authority to dictate its execution, direction, or outcome.

词源

From the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

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