Wiktionary

when in Rome

EnglishEdit

EtymologyEdit

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

ProverbEdit

when in Rome

  1. Adjust to local customs.

Usage notesEdit

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

TranslationsEdit

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

See alsoEdit

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