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not mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged
{not} say rope if the owner of the house is a hanged mannot mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged
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не упоминайте слов, которые навеют плохие воспоминания на кого-то другого
used to advise individuals to avoid certain topics or words in sensitive situations, showing respect for others' feelings and experiences
Proverb
Примеры
After accidentally bringing up a painful memory for my friend, I apologized and reminded myself to be more careful in the future, and to avoid mentioning rope in the house of a man who has been hanged.
When discussing politics with a friend who is sensitive about a certain topic, I try to be careful and remember not to mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged.
