Meaning of the word "not mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged" in English
What does "not mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
not mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged
US /nɑt ˈmɛn.ʃən roʊp ɪn ðə haʊs ʌv ə mæn hu hæz bɪn hæŋd/
UK /nɒt ˈmɛn.ʃən rəʊp ɪn ðə haʊs ɒv ə mæn huː hæz biːn hæŋd/
Idiom
to avoid bringing up a subject that is likely to be sensitive or embarrassing to someone because of their past experiences
Example:
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I didn't ask about his failed business; you should not mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged.
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Talking about divorce around her right now is like mentioning rope in the house of a man who has been hanged.