"a cat in gloves catches no mice" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: From the idea that a cat's claws would be hampered by wearing gloves. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} a cat in gloves catches no mice
  1. One cannot obtain what one desires by being cautious; one must be aggressive.
    Sense id: en-a_cat_in_gloves_catches_no_mice-en-proverb-BlEO2vvu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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        ],
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  ],
  "word": "a cat in gloves catches no mice"
}

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      ],
      "links": [
        [
          "obtain",
          "obtain"
        ],
        [
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