það er ekki sama Jón og séra Jón

Icelandic

Etymology

Literally, “it is not the same, John and Reverend John”.

Proverb

það er ekki sama Jón og séra Jón

  1. important people are given special treatment, which is unfair

Usage notes

  • The phrase is used when one is indignant over someone important or powerful being given special treatment.
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