Meaning of the word "mocking is catching" in English
What does "mocking is catching" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mocking is catching
US /ˈmɑːkɪŋ ɪz ˈkætʃɪŋ/
UK /ˈmɒkɪŋ ɪz ˈkætʃɪŋ/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that if you mock or imitate someone's behavior or misfortune, you may end up in the same situation yourself
Example:
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Don't laugh at his stutter; remember that mocking is catching.
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She teased him for being clumsy, but then she tripped; mocking is catching, after all.
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