Let every man skin his own skunk. In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Let every man skin his own skunk.", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-03-02 12:03

Meaning of Let every man skin his own skunk.

Let every man skin his own skunk. American proverb

An individual should only work on and care about his or her work, and should not interfere with others.

Stop disturbing me! Just let every man skin his own skunk!

Let every man skin his own skunk, and I would definitely appreciate it!

Let every man skin his own skunk, or you waste your own time.

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To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly

you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

to ask for trouble

to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties

Children and Fools Tell the Truth

White lie

Let not poor Nelly starve

One of the last words of King Charles II when he asked his brother to look after Nell (his mistress)

Origin of Let every man skin his own skunk.

The word “skunk” refers to a type of animal which has an uncomfortable smell. If one skins a skunk, his or her action obviously brings discomfort to him or herself. However, regardless of how challenging the work can be, that individual is still supposed to complete it on his or her own without receiving help from anybody.

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