Russian proverb of the week
Бесплатный сыр только в мышеловке
With accent marks:
Беспла́тный сыр то́лько в мышело́вке.
Translation:
Free cheese is only in a mousetrap.
Meaning:
Obtaining any benefit is always associated with costs. If something is free, it's very rare that it doesn't have a hidden catch.
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Fear has big eyes.
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The one who walks will go through.
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The forbidden fruit is sweet.
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You can't command to the heart.
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We don't appreciate what we have but we cry when we lose it.
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Trust but verify.
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Одна голова хорошо, а две – лучше
One head is good, but two ones are better.
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Silent means consent.
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