"finders, keepers; losers, weepers" meaning in English

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Proverb

Audio: en-au-finders, keepers; losers, weepers.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} finders, keepers; losers, weepers
  1. Alternative form of finders, keepers Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: finders, keepers

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