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when the cat's away the mice will play in Chinese

when the cat's away the mice will play in Chinese is 天高皇帝远.

when the cat's away the mice will play in Chinese

天高皇帝远
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Pronounced: tiān gāo huáng dì yuǎn
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.
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What is "when the cat's away the mice will play" in Chinese?

"when the cat's away the mice will play" in Chinese is 天高皇帝远.

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"when the cat's away the mice will play" in Chinese is 天高皇帝远, pronounced "tiān gāo huáng dì yuǎn".

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