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the devil looks after his own
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Japanese Meaning
悪魔は自分の者を見捨てないという考え方から、悪人たちは互いに助け合い、不正な手段で利益を得ることがあるという意味。 / 悪人は裏で助けられることがある、という皮肉や諦念を込めた表現。
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Bad people often prosper unfairly, because the devil helps them.
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the devil looks after his own
When he saw corrupt officials avoid punishment once again, he scoffed, 'the devil looks after his own'.
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When he saw corrupt officials avoid punishment once again, he scoffed, 'the devil looks after his own'.
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