Roman English
Baagh ko chhaalaa maa syaal ko rajai.
अर्थ
शक्तिशाली वा योग्य व्यक्तिको अनुपस्थितिमा कमजोर वा अयोग्य व्यक्तिले अधिकार जमाउनु, रवाफ देखाउनु वा फाइदा लिनु। ठूलो व्यक्तिको आड वा नाममा सानाले शासन चलाउनु।
उदाहरण
हाकिम विदेश गएको मौका छोपी सहायकले निकै कर्मचारीहरुलाई दु:ख दियो, यसलाई नै भन्छन् बाघको छालामा स्यालको रजाईं। (Hakim bidesh gaeko mauka chhopī sahayakle nikai karmachariharulai duhkha diyo, yaslai nai bhanchhan bāghko chhālāmā syālko rajāīṁ.)
Literal English Translation
A jackal's reign (or enjoyment/rule) on a tiger's skin.
English Meaning
A weak, incompetent, or unworthy person assuming authority, showing off, or taking advantage in the absence, or using the reputation/position, of a powerful or capable person. Someone undeservedly enjoying power or privilege because the real authority figure is not present or because they are associated with them.
English Proverb
An ass in a lion's skin. (Also somewhat related: When the cat's away, the mice will play.)
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