Proverb in the local language
من يقول للصيد فَمَّك ابخر
The lion and its breath
Proverb's direct translation
Who would tell the lion that its breath stinks?
Proverb's meaning
For fear of retaliation, nobody wants to confront a tyrant.
Equivalent proverb
Who (which mouse) is going to bell the cat?
From: Libya
