Give a dog a bad name and hang him In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give a dog a bad name and hang him", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-01 02:12

Meaning of Give a dog a bad name and hang him

Give a dog a bad name and hang him proverb

If you have earned a bad reputation for something, it is hard to change or lose such repute.

 

I accidentally damaged her book, and she never lends me anything ever again. It's true that give a dog a bad name and hang him.

A: "Ever since I unintentionally walked into the toilet for women, girls in my class see me as a pervert." B: "Well, give a dog a bad name and hang him, right?"

Origin of Give a dog a bad name and hang him

This proverb dates from the early 18th century.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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