Zenobius 2.79
Water for a frog
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English
Proverb
Water for a frog
Explanation
like "Lard for a weasel" — of those who give what their recipients delight in. There is also, "An ox for the harvest," of those greatly benefited.
Greek
Proverb
Βατράχῳ ὕδωρ
Explanation
ὡς Γαλῇ στέαρ: ἐπὶ τῶν ταῦτα διδόντων οἷς χαίρουσιν οἱ λαμβάνοντες. Εἴρηται δὲ καὶ, Βοῦς εἰς ἄμητον, ἐπὶ τῶν μέγα ὠφελουμένων.
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