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jmdict 2834243 Active (id: 2200817) 
2834243 jmdict A [id=2200817]
豚を盗んで骨を施す
ぶたをぬすんでほねをほどこす
[1][exp,v5s][proverb]
  you cannot excuse a bad deed with a petty act of benevolence; 
  [lit] steal a pig and give the feet for alms


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