English Explanatory Dictionary

when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. One should avoid assuming things about other people or different situations.

Word forms

when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me assume makes an ass out of you and me assume makes an ass of you and me

Etymology

A spelling pun on you and the homophonic letter u in ass-u-me.

Related words

make an ass of
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