when the cat is away (, the mice will play)

Определение и значение слова « when the cat is away (, the mice will play)» на английском языке

when the cat is away (, the mice will play)
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люди ведут себя плохо, если их кто-то не контролирует

used to suggest that people will often take advantage of the absence of authority or supervision to do things that they wouldn't do if they were being watched
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The coach had to leave practice early, and the players took advantage of the situation by goofing off and not taking the drills seriously. When the cat is away...
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