くつあたらしといえどもくびにくわえず

靴新しと雖も首に加えず

表記・読み：沓新しと雖も首に加えず・くつあたらしといえどもくびにくわえず

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   there must be a clear distinction between the upper and lower classes; even new shoes must not be worn on the head

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)proverb