Шила в мешке не утаишь
With accent marks:
Ши́ла в мешке́ не утаи́шь.
Translation:
You can't hide an awl in a bag.
Meaning:
This Russian proverb is used to say that secrets always become known and all the lies eventually come out.
Other Russian proverbs
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Не плюй в колодец – пригодится водицы напиться
Do not spit in the well - you will need it when thirsty
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Как аукнется, так и откликнется
What goes around comes around.
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Дарёному коню в зубы не смотрят
Do not look at a given horse's teeth.
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Hurry to much and you will make people laugh.
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Where it is thin, it breaks.
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Repetition is the mother of learning.
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You see your friends in the times of trouble.
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A bird is visible by its flight.
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