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?"
This proverb dates from the early 18th century.
To fall suddenly and heavily to the ground
The biggest building was caved in last night due to the historic storm ever.