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one who handles honey, licks his fingers
one who handles honey, licks his fingers
01
used to imply that a person in charge of financial resources may be tempted to use them for personal gain and could potentially benefit financially as a result
Proverb
Příklady
The accountant was tasked with managing the company's finances, but she was caught embezzling funds for her own benefit. As the saying goes, one who handles honey, licks his fingers.
02
used to imply that those who are involved in something good, beneficial, or profitable are likely to enjoy the benefits themselves
ProverbPříklady
The athlete who trained hard every day knew that one who handles honey, licks his fingers, and was determined to reap the rewards of her hard work in competitions.
