English / proverb
A Hit Dog Will Holler
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An individual who feels stung by a generalized criticism reveals their guilt through defensive outbursts.
In context
01
I merely spoke about the hazard of sloppy bookkeeping, and his hysterical outburst proved that a hit dog will holler.
02
Maintain your composure during fraud investigations, because a hit dog will holler without any direct provocation.
Synonyms
the shoe fits wear it,guilty conscience reveals itself,self-betraying outburst
Antonyms
clear conscience,unbothered stance,serene composure
Collocations
shows that a hit dog will holler,knowing a hit dog will holler,true that a hit dog will holler