name not a rope in his house who hanged himself
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Meaning · English
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).
Common questions
What does “name not a rope in his house who hanged himself” mean?
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “name not a rope in his house who hanged himself” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.