Whenever a rat teases a cat, he is leaning against a hole.
2007-10-24 16:15:04 · 4 answers · asked by wednesday 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Meaning the rat wouldn't be teasing the cat if he wasn't right next to his hole to escape when the cat comes after him. In human terms, someone who knowingly puts himself in a dangerous situation most likely makes sure he also has an easy out.
2007-10-24 16:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for me this means you'll put yourself in danger if you try to challenge, fight, annoy (or whatever negative you can think) someone bigger than you. 'leaning against a hole' means you don't have any support, you are leaning against nothing (you are depending or counting on nothing). (a hole is a hole, not solid.)
2007-10-25 00:53:53 · answer #2 · answered by nhaijhelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, this sounds like it's saying that before you pick on something bigger than you (that might eat you) be sure you have a way out (escape back down the hole).
2007-10-24 23:29:10 · answer #3 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea about this proverb
2007-10-25 01:48:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋