Сделал дело – гуляй смело
With accent marks:
Сде́лал де́ло – гуля́й сме́ло.
Translation:
When the job is done, you can go for a walk.
Meaning:
This saying is used to remind people that if there is a job to be done, it is better to complete it before start doing whatever you want.
The closest English equivalent: business before pleasure.
Similar Russain proverb: делу время, потехе час.
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You can't hide an awl in a bag.
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Where there is no fish even a crayfish is a fish.
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Заставь дурака богу молиться – он и лоб расшибёт
Make a fool pray to God - he will break his forehead.
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В чужом глазу соринку видим, а в своём бревна не замечаем
Оne sees the mote in another's eye and ignores the log in his own.
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С волками жить – по-волчьи выть
Living with wolves means to howl like a wolf.
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Who is talking about what, and a lousy one about the bath.
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Любишь кататься, люби и саночки возить
If you like sledding, you should like to carry the sled.
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Лучше синица в руках, чем журавль в небе
A titmouse in hands is better than a crane in the sky.
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