who pays the piper calls the tune en · X
Etymology
From the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Meanings
- The individual or entity providing financial resources or sponsorship for an endeavor retains the authority to dictate its execution, direction, or outcome.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whoever pays the piper calls the tune | alternative | lexicographic | |
| he who pays the piper calls the tune | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
you pays your money and you takes your chances · you pays your money and you takes your choice · money talks · you get what you pay for
Translations (11)
de wes Brot ich ess, des Lied ich sing (one who pays for something controls it) · pl kto płaci, ten wymaga (one who pays for something controls it) · fi kenen leipää syöt, sen lauluja laulat (one who pays for something controls it) · ru кто пла́тит, тот и зака́зывает му́зыку (one who pays for something controls it) · gmw-cfr wä de Musik bestellt, dä bestemmp, wat se spillt (one who pays for something controls it) · ca qui paga mana (one who pays for something controls it) · nl wiens brood men eet, diens woord men spreekt (one who pays for something controls it) · tr parayı veren düdüğü çalar (one who pays for something controls it) · de wer bezahlt, bestimmt (one who pays for something controls it) · et kes maksab, see tellib ka muusika (one who pays for something controls it) · gd 's e am fear a phàigheas am pìobaire a stiùireas am port (one who pays for something controls it)