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Quando il gatto non c'è i topi ballano

When the boss is away, people do as they please

Literal Translation

"When the cat is away the mice dance"

What it means

When the boss is away, people do as they please

Example in context

"Il direttore è in vacanza e nessuno lavora: quando il gatto non c'è i topi ballano."

"The director is on vacation and nobody is working — when the cat's away the mice will play."

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