when in Rome

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English

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Etymology

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An ellipsis (anapodoton) of when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Proverb

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when in Rome

  1. (idiomatic, by ellipsis) Adjust to local customs.

Usage notes

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  • This shortened form is more common than the full form of the proverb.

Translations

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adjust to local customs — see when in Rome, do as the Romans do

See also

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