you'd complain if you were hung with a new rope

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English[edit]

Phrase[edit]

you'd complain if you were hung with a new rope

  1. (humorous) Said as a mild admonishment to somebody who is always complaining.

Usage notes[edit]

  • May occur in various similar forms, with e.g. gripe for complain, or hanged for hung.
  • May be used with other pronouns, e.g. he'd complain if he....