Zenobius 3.45

To fight dogs in a well

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English

Proverb

To fight dogs in a well

Explanation

of those wretchedly grappling with someone and unable to escape.

Greek

Proverb

Ἐν φρέατι κυσὶ μάχεσθαι

Explanation

ἐπὶ τῶν μοχθηρῶς τινι προςπαλαιόντων καὶ ἀποφυγεῖν μὴ δυναμένων.

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