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when in Rome

English edit

Etymology edit

An ellipsis (anapodoton) of when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Proverb edit

when in Rome

  1. (idiomatic, by ellipsis) Adjust to local customs.

Usage notes edit

  • This shortened form is more common than the full form of the proverb.

Translations edit

adjust to local customs — see when in Rome, do as the Romans do

See also edit

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