you'd complain if you were hung with a new rope
English
[edit]Phrase
[edit]you'd complain if you were hung with a new rope
- (humorous) Said as a mild admonishment to somebody who is always complaining.
Usage notes
[edit]- May occur in various similar forms, with e.g. gripe for complain, or hanged for hung.
- May be used with other pronouns, e.g. he'd complain if he....