Meaning of the word "give a dog a bad name and hang him" in English
What does "give a dog a bad name and hang him" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
give a dog a bad name and hang him
US /ɡɪv ə dɔɡ ə bæd neɪm ænd hæŋ hɪm/
UK /ɡɪv ə dɒɡ ə bæd neɪm ənd hæŋ hɪm/
Idiom
once a person's reputation has been blackened, it is very difficult for them to recover it, as people will continue to believe the worst about them
Example:
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He was accused of theft years ago and still can't find a job; give a dog a bad name and hang him.
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The media keeps bringing up her past mistakes; it's a case of give a dog a bad name and hang him.