It is certainly not common. I've never seen or heard it in all my 72 years. But I'd say it means don't be careless or undesirable things will happen.
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#1 13-Sep-2019, 00:39At open doors dogs come in.
Good night!
I have read an English proverb.
"At open doors dogs come in."
What does it mean? In what situations is this proverb used?
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#2 13-Sep-2019, 01:10Re: At open doors dogs come in.
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#3 13-Sep-2019, 06:36Re: At open doors dogs come in.
It's a new one to me too.
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#4 13-Sep-2019, 16:18Re: At open doors dogs come in.
Among the results of my Google search: "if the doors are open, dogs can enter," that is, carelessness leads to trouble".
