単語 "one who handles honey, licks his fingers" の日本語での意味

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one who handles honey, licks his fingers

US /wʌn huː ˈhændəlz ˈhʌni lɪks hɪz ˈfɪŋɡərz/
UK /wʌn huː ˈhændlz ˈhʌni lɪks hɪz ˈfɪŋɡəz/
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慣用句

蜜を扱う者は指をなめる

a person who handles something valuable or desirable often takes a small portion or benefit for themselves

例:
It's no surprise the accountant bought a new car; one who handles honey, licks his fingers.
会計士が新しい車を買ったのも不思議ではない。蜜を扱う者は指をなめるものだ。
They say one who handles honey, licks his fingers, so a little commission for the middleman is expected.
蜜を扱う者は指을なめると言うから、仲介者への少額の手数料は予想通りだ。