English / proverb
A Hit Dog Hollers
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Someone who is guilty or defensive will loudly protest when general accusations or faults are mentioned.
In context
01
When the safety inspector raised concerns about falsified logs, the foreman started shouting; a hit dog hollers.
02
The compliance audit singled no one out, but as a hit dog hollers, Kamal angrily threatened legal action.
Synonyms
guilty conscience needs no accuser,defensive reaction,self-incrimination
Antonyms
quiet innocence,silent conscience,unflinching calm
Collocations
proves a hit dog hollers,remember that a hit dog hollers,observe how a hit dog hollers