English Explanatory Dictionary

treat them mean, keep them keen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. A woman will be more interested in a man if he is unkind to her.

Word forms

treat them mean, keep them keen treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen treat 'em mean to keep 'em keen

Related words

be cruel to be kind nice guys finish last
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