"dogs have masters, cats have staff" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

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  1. (humorous) A dog will always aim to please and display loyalty to its owner, whereas a cat will always seek to be served and obeyed. Tags: humorous Synonyms: dogs have owners, cats have staff
    Sense id: en-dogs_have_masters,_cats_have_staff-en-proverb-3etmocQ7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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