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Comportement, Attitude et Approche - Implication et Interférence

Plongez dans les proverbes anglais concernant l'implication et l'ingérence, comme 'que chaque renard s'occupe de sa propre queue' et 'à chacun son métier'.

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Behavior, Attitude, & Approach
little pitchers (tend to|) have (big|large) ears

used to caution adults to be mindful of what they say and do around children, as they may be more aware and perceptive than they appear

Les enfants entendent plus qu'on ne le croit

Les enfants entendent plus qu'on ne le croit

Ex: When discussing sensitive or private matters, it's best to do so in a private setting, as little pitchers have big ears and they may unintentionally repeat what they hear. 
the day has eyes, the night has ears

used to advise that people should be aware of their surroundings and actions, as they may be observed or overheard

Quelqu'un peut toujours voir ou entendre

Quelqu'un peut toujours voir ou entendre

Ex: The celebrity was always aware that the day has eyes and the night has ears, so she was careful about her behavior in public and private. 
(eavesdroppers|listeners) never hear any good of themselves

used to imply that if someone listens in on conversations that were not meant for their ears, they are likely to hear unfavorable things being said about themselves

Écouter aux portes peut faire entendre des choses désagréables

Écouter aux portes peut faire entendre des choses désagréables

Ex: When Jack overheard his coworkers talking about him, he realized that eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves. 
every man to his trade

used to suggest that people should respect the skills and expertise of others and not interfere in their work, but rather allow them to do their job to the best of their ability

Laisse chaque travail au spécialiste

Laisse chaque travail au spécialiste

Ex: When the architect designed the building, the contractor followed the plans, recognizing that every man to his trade and he was not qualified to make design decisions. 
let every fox take care of his own tail

used to suggest that individuals should not interfere in the affairs of others, but rather focus on their own lives and well-being

Ne te mêle pas des affaires des autres

Ne te mêle pas des affaires des autres

Ex: When the neighbors argued over their property lines, the mediator advised them to let every fox take care of his own tail and not to interfere with each other's property. 
sweep before your own door

used to suggest that individuals should take care of their own problems and faults before criticizing or attempting to correct others

Corrige tes propres défauts avant de critiquer les autres

Corrige tes propres défauts avant de critiquer les autres

Ex: When the boss criticized the team's performance, one of the employees reminded him to sweep before his own door and evaluate his own leadership skills. 
walls have ears

used to imply that one should be careful about what is said in private, as there may be others listening or eavesdropping

Méfie-toi des oreilles indiscrètes même en privé

Méfie-toi des oreilles indiscrètes même en privé

Ex: The spies were cautious about their conversations, knowing that walls have ears and any information leaked could be used against them. 
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