| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| | | Hungry Dogs. | | |
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Hungry dogs will eat dirty puddings. | 1 |
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“To the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.” (Prov. xxvii. 7.) | 2 |
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“When bread is wanting oaten cakes are excellent.” | 3 |
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Latin:— | 4 |
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| “Jejunus raro stomachus vulgaria temnit.” (Horace.) | |
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French:— | 5 |
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| “A la faim il n’y a point de mauvais pain.” |
| “A ventre affamé tout est bon.” |
| “Ventre affamé n’a point d’oreilles.” | |
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Italian:— | 6 |
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| “L’asino chi a fame mangia d’ogni strame.” | |
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German:— | 7 |
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| “Wem kase und brod nicht schmeckt, der ist nicht hungrig.” | |
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