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

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

鬼いぬ間の洗濯
phrase
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.
鼬無き間の貂誇り
phrase
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.
鼬無き間の鼠
phrase
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.
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