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give a dog a bad name and hang him

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give a dog a bad name and hang him

It is very difficult to lose or change a bad reputation. A: "Ever since I failed my exam, my teacher sees me as a slacker, no matter what I do." B: "Well, give a dog a bad name and hang him, right?"

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