hi all
Im sure there is/there are sayings for things like dont pick on someone older/bigger than you... but I cant remember any?
do you know some/any?
Something like - If you beat the dog you are going to be bit... but that doesnt sound right lol
thanks!
2006-11-26 23:13:43 · 13 answers · asked by Spike2012 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I am a vertically challenged and was always told
"the bigger they are the harder they fall"
Also
"know your victim, as they may run faster than you"
I have proven this to be very true, and have decked a few people, who thought they were bigger and better than me, and guess what they do fall heavier too. I guess they did not know I was a runner, and a ruby player hehehe.
Another is "if you can't beat them, join them"
2006-11-27 00:10:50 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"that is something Einstein wouldn't have done..."
Let sleeping dogs lie.
You could mention the parable about the mice loving the idea of putting a bell around the cats neck but then none of them having the courage, the wherewithal or the plan to actually accomplish this.
Look before you leap.
2006-11-27 07:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard the phrase "Pick on someone your own size" I always assumed it meant not to pick on people smaller than you but I guess the other way applies, and is quite sensible.
2006-11-27 10:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!
don't let your alligator mouth , overload your tadpole butt !!
If you find that you are in over your head, keep your mouth shut!
If you are drowning,and go to grab for stick, make sure is not snake!
2006-11-27 07:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by ptt_pntr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it refers to the fact that you may bit off more than you can chew?
2006-11-27 07:33:47 · answer #5 · answered by anitastearns711 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Pick on someone your own size!" It means don't pick on the little guy if you are huge because it's unfair fighting.
2006-11-27 07:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Large Richard 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How's "Don't poke a tiger with a short stick"?
I think that's the best I can think of!
Gud luck!
2006-11-27 07:40:06 · answer #7 · answered by Dahv Inchi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discretion is the better part of valor.
2006-11-27 07:17:13 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"pick on someone your own size"?
"bit off more than you can chew"?
Are these what you were thinking of?
2006-11-27 07:22:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, "Pick on somebody your own size."
2006-11-27 10:45:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋