JMdict: 2419250
毒を食らわば皿まで 【どくをくらわばさらまで】
- [exp] once you've committed a crime, commit to it; in for a penny, in for a pound; if you've eaten poison, (lick) the plate
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
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毒 | Poison, Virus, Venom, Germ, Harm, Injury, Spite | ドク | 4 | |
食 | Eat, Food | ショク, ジキ | く.う, く.らう, た.べる, は.む | 2 |
皿 | Dish, A Helping, Plate | ベイ | さら | 3 |