"Fett schwimmt oben" meaning in German

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Proverb

Audio: De-Fett schwimmt oben.ogg
Etymology: Literally, “fat floats on top”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|fat floats on top}} “fat floats on top”, {{lit|fat floats on top}} Literally, “fat floats on top” Head templates: {{head|de|proverb}} Fett schwimmt oben
  1. the rich always find ways out of problems or hardships and can get back on their feet easily Related terms: die Kleinen hängt man, die Großen lässt man laufen
    Sense id: en-Fett_schwimmt_oben-de-proverb-o3XOJ0CP Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header, German proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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