mocking is catching

proverb

Be careful of making fun of others, lest others make fun of you.

Meanings

proverb
  1. Be careful of making fun of others, lest others make fun of you.

Translations

Finnish pilkka osuu omaan nilkkaan
  • pilkka osuu omaan nilkkaanbe careful of making fun of others
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