一事が万事

いちじがばんじ

seen it once, seen it all; a single instance indicates what happens all the time; one case gives you an idea of what always happens

Meanings

  1. Expression

    seen it once, seen it all; a single instance indicates what happens all the time; one case gives you an idea of what always happensproverb

Example sentences

  • 一事いちじが万事ばんじ。

    He who steals a pin will steal an ox.