背せ戸どの馬うまも相あい口くち

expression

even an unruly horse can be tamed

Proverb meaning that even a difficult or wild person can be brought under control with the right approach or person. Literally, 'even the horse at the back door has a matching bit'.

• 「背せ戸どの馬うまも相あい口くち」という諺ことわざがある。

  There is a proverb, 'even an unruly horse can be tamed.'