A hazug embert hamarabb utolérik, mint a sánta kutyát.

Literal Translation: They catch the man who lies sooner than the limping dog.
English Equivalent: A lie has short legs.
Meaning:
Your lies will come to light sooner than you think.

Usage:
You might use this proverb, for example, in a shady situation where you suspect that the other party is lying. It would put a bit of pressure on them.

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CountScrofula · 41-45, M

Ooh Hungarian. The finest English idiom is "hit dog holler" which is that if you were to throw a rock into a pack of dogs, only the dog who is hit will yelp.

This is to illustrate that if you put out a general statement that only one person is offended by, they are not saying something that perhaps they should.

Also don't throw rocks at dogs.

in10RjFox · M

Is there an English spelling for easier pronunciation?

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