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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Каждый кулик своё болото хвалит
Each sandpiper praises its swamp.
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Eggs don't teach the chicken.
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Where it is thin, it breaks.
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One in the field is not a warrior.
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Волков бояться – в лес не ходить
Don't go to the woods if afraid of wolves.
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Hurry to much and you will make people laugh.
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Дарёному коню в зубы не смотрят
Do not look at a given horse's teeth.
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Оne can not see the wood for the trees.
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