Meaning of the word "threatened men live long" in English
What does "threatened men live long" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
threatened men live long
US /ˈθrɛt.ənd mɛn lɪv lɔŋ/
UK /ˈθrɛt.ənd mɛn lɪv lɒŋ/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that people who are in constant danger or who are frequently threatened often survive for a long time because they are more cautious
Example:
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They've been trying to fire him for years, but threatened men live long.
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Don't worry about the rumors; threatened men live long.