expression, i-adjective
don't meddle in a couple's quarrel
Proverb meaning that marital arguments are quickly resolved and outsiders should stay out of them; even a dog would refuse to get involved.
夫婦喧嘩は犬も食わないというから、そっとしておこう。
They say even a dog won't touch a marital quarrel, so let's leave them alone.
A traditional Japanese proverb; the exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects the idea that marital disputes are fleeting and outsiders should not interfere.