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Tag Archives: cats and fish
Truffles before swine
Or just about anything at all before a goat 鰹節を猫に預ける(Katsuobushi wo neko ni azukeru;“Entrusting katsuo shavings to a cat”) Definition: A dangerous situation where one can’t afford to let one’s guard down. Risking a loss by presenting someone with an … Continue reading
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Tagged かつおぶし, cats and fish, 猫, danger, dried bonito flakes, 鰹節, katsuo flakes, temptation
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