庇を貸して母屋を取られる

ひさしをかしておもやをとられる

Meanings

  • Expression

    1. Give him an inch and he'll take an ell; Give him an inch and he'll take a yard.

      idiomatic

Word informations

  • Common word: no
  • JLPT Level: None

Kanji

庇protect, shield, defend, eaves, canopy, penthouse, visor
貸lend
母mother
屋roof, house, shop, dealer, seller
取take, fetch, take up

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