- Мил гость, что недолго гостит
- People do not like when their guests stay too long. See Редкого гостя милости просят, а частого гостя еле выносят (P)
Var.: Мил гость, что недолго сидитCf: /The/ best fish smell when they are three days old (Br.). Don't wear out your welcome (Am., Br.). Fish and callers smell in three days (Am.). Fish and company smell in three days (Br.). Fish and visitors smell in three days (Am., Br.). Fresh fish and new-come guests smell in three days (Br.). A short visit is best (Am.). Short visits make long friends (Am.). Visits should be short, like a winter's day (Am.)
Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. Академик.ру. 2013.