Phrase guide
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proverb
A person or thing which is unpleasant, dishonorable, or unwanted tends to appear (or reappear), especially at inopportune times.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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proverb
An action or task that is carried out improperly eventually causes problems.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
