potrefená husa se vždycky ozve

Czech

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpotrɛfɛnaː ˈɦusa‿sɛ ˈvʒdɪt͡skɪ ˈʔozvɛ/

Proverb

potrefená husa se vždycky ozve

1. the person who has the qualities implied or stated in a derogatory hint made by another one will complain of being insulted, regardless of whether the hint was directed towards them, (close to) if the shoe fits, wear it

   Synonyms: potrefená husa nejvíc kejhá; kdo nejvíc křičí, od toho to fičí