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What does he that lies down with dogs shall rise up with fleas mean?
It means that you pick up the bad traits of your companions.
A saying of unknown origin that has been present since Roman times (qui cum canibus concumbunt cum pulicibus surgent - He who with dogs sleeps with fleas will get up)
It means watch who you hang out with.
A saying of unknown origin that has been present since Roman times (qui cum canibus concumbunt cum pulicibus surgent - He who with dogs sleeps with fleas will get up)
It means watch who you hang out with.
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What is the Meaning of He that lieth down with dogs shall rise up with fleas?
if you hang around bad people the bad rubs off on you. God said it first...Bad character corrupts good judgment
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Why does your dog growl when he sits or lies down?
if you don`t play with your dog or if you did something they didn`t like they get mad or sad
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What is the meaning for proverb lie down with dogs and get up with fleas?
It would seem to mean that if you associate with evil people their habits are bound to rub off on you. You will be infected with the same evil that they have.
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Which dogs will not get fleas?
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When a dog lies down and is petted why does it lift its rear leg?
Most dogs do it to have their belly rubbed. It is also a submissive behavior, the dogs is showing that you are the master.
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If you sleep with dogs you'll wake up with fleas?
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