Meaning of the word "he who is absent, is always in the wrong" in English
What does "he who is absent, is always in the wrong" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
he who is absent, is always in the wrong
US /hiː huː ɪz ˈæbsənt, ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz ɪn ðə rɔːŋ/
UK /hiː huː ɪz ˈæbsənt, ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz ɪn ðə rɒŋ/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that people who are not present to defend themselves are often blamed or lose their case
Example:
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They blamed the failure on the former manager; as they say, he who is absent, is always in the wrong.
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Don't skip the meeting, because he who is absent, is always in the wrong when decisions are made.