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I am looking for equivalent of Indian saying " Apne gali mein kutte bhi sher hota hey" which is "In their own lane ( or street or area) a dogs also are lions". the meaning is when the territory/terrain (or may apply to "circumstance") is favorable any dog (underdog) can become a king-of-its-jungle (as a leader).

Hypothetical Example: In a battle between American Army vs.and say Thailand or Vietnam Army on the latter's land, American will have to accept defeat because _____________________ (Every dog in his territory is/becomes a lion)

I am looking for equivalent of Indian saying " Apne gali mein kutte bhi sher hota hey" which is "In their own lane ( or street or area) a dogs also are lions". the meaning is when the territory/terrain (or may apply to "circumstance") is favorable any dog (underdog) can become a king-of-its-jungle (as a leader).

Hypothetical Example: In a battle between American Army vs. say Thailand or Vietnam Army on the latter's land, American will have to accept defeat because _____________________ (Every dog in his territory is/becomes a lion)

I am looking for equivalent of Indian saying " Apne gali mein kutte bhi sher hota hey" which is "In their own lane ( or street or area) dogs also are lions". the meaning is when the territory/terrain (or may apply to "circumstance") is favorable any dog (underdog) can become a king-of-its-jungle (as a leader).

Hypothetical Example: In a battle between American Army and say Thailand or Vietnam Army on the latter's land, American will have to accept defeat because _____________________ (Every dog in his territory is/becomes a lion)

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Looking for equivalent of Indian saying " Apne gali mein kutta bhi sher hota hey" which means Every dog in his own territory is/becomes a lion

I am looking for equivalent of Indian saying " Apne gali mein kutte bhi sher hota hey" which is "In their own lane ( or street or area) a dogs also are lions". the meaning is when the territory/terrain (or may apply to "circumstance") is favorable any dog (underdog) can become a king-of-its-jungle (as a leader).

Hypothetical Example: In a battle between American Army vs. say Thailand or Vietnam Army on the latter's land, American will have to accept defeat because _____________________ (Every dog in his territory is/becomes a lion)