"die Kleinen hängt man, die Großen lässt man laufen" meaning in German

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|de|proverb}} die Kleinen hängt man, die Großen lässt man laufen
  1. The small ones are hanged, the big ones are let go (criminals who have money and influence are unlikely to be punished) Synonyms: kleine Diebe hängt man, große lässt man laufen Related terms: Fett schwimmt oben
    Sense id: en-die_Kleinen_hängt_man,_die_Großen_lässt_man_laufen-de-proverb-3UuS47NP Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header, German proverbs

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