piper

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piper
[ˈpaɪpə(r)]
sustantivo
1gaitero(a) (sustantivo masculino o femenino) (bagpipe player)
  • he who pays the piper calls the tune (Prov) -> el que paga, manda

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piper [pai-par]
sustantivo
1Flautista, gaitero.
  • To pay the piper -> sufrir las consecuencias de una mala acción; pagar los platos rotos

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piper [ˈpaɪpəʳ]
noun
(on bagpipes) gaiteroagaitera;a gaitera (m) (f)
he who pays the piper calls the tune quien paga, manda
He who pays the piper should call the tune. It's important our customers have a real say on the balance between demands for improved services and increasing charges If Europe and Japan are to pay the piper, they will expect at least some say in his choice of tune

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