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How do you say that if you leave something of yours unattended you may lose it, in your language? Let me know it in the comments!
In Italian we have a nice expression : Chi va a Roma perde la poltrona, that, translated in English sounds like: who goes to Rome lose its seat.
May 27, 2021 1:50 PM
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finders keepers losers weepers.
May 27, 2021
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in Portuguese, we say: Quem vai passear perde o lugar.
May 27, 2021
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In French, we say: qui va à la chasse, perd sa place. Literally means: who goes hunting, loses its seat/place.
The Italian one is brilliant!
May 27, 2021
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En español es: El que se va a Sevilla pierde su silla! O el que se va a Quito perdió su banquito!
May 27, 2021
In Dutch: Opgestaan is plaats vergaan. It means: if you stand up, you lose your seat.
June 8, 2024
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