Give a thing, and take a thing to wear the devil's gold ring

Definitie & Betekenis van "give a thing, and take a thing to wear the devil's gold ring"

give a thing, and take a thing to wear the devil's gold ring

used to imply that entering into a transaction or exchange without fully understanding the terms or evaluating the risks involved can lead to negative outcomes or undesirable consequences

Proverb

Example

He was warned not to accept under-the-table benefits from the company but ignored the advice, believing he could give a thing, and take a thing to wear the devil's gold ring while avoiding getting caught.

used to suggest that retracting or taking back a gift or favor that has already been given is generally seen as dishonest or morally wrong

Proverb

Example

You gave your word, and people are counting on you.