"he who pays the piper calls the tune" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

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  1. Alternative form of who pays the piper calls the tune Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: who pays the piper calls the tune
    Sense id: en-he_who_pays_the_piper_calls_the_tune-en-proverb-ithsftMK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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