Give A Dog A Bad Name (and Hang Him) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Give A Dog A Bad Name (and Hang Him) Idiom mean?

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give a dog a bad name (and hang him) What does give a dog a bad name (and hang him) mean?	it is difficult to regain a reputation that has been lost	It is easy to give a dog a bad name but now it will take a long time for the store to regain their good reputation after the scandal.
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Up to the neck What does "Up to the neck" mean?	If someone's in something up to the neck, they are very involved in it, especially when it's something wrong.

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in concert (with someone) What does "in concert (with someone)" mean?	with the aide of someone	We made the presentation in concert with members of another company.
blue plate special What does "blue plate special" mean?	daily special meal offered at a low price (usually in diners).	Would you like to hear about our blue plate special?
Perish the thought What does "Perish the thought" mean?	Perish the thought is an expression meaning that you really hope something will not happen.

line up (someone with someone) What does "line up (someone with someone)" mean?	supply a person with a date/companion	We tried to line up my friend's sister with our friend but it was not a successful match.
get the short end of the stick What does "get the short end of the stick" mean?	to get less than others	I sometimes get the short end of the stick and I have to do more work than the other students.
get engaged (to/with someone) What does "get engaged (to/with someone)" mean?	to make a plan to marry someone	My cousin decided to get engaged last month.
Keep at bay What does "Keep at bay" mean?	If you keep someone or something at bay, you maintain a safe distance from them.
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Give A Dog A Bad Name (and Hang Him) Idiom