"semper ubi sub ubi" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: Dog Latin, from always + where + under + where, punning on the pronunciation. Head templates: {{en-proverb|head=semper ubi sub ubi}} semper ubi sub ubi
  1. (humorous, motto) Always wear underwear. (Literally, ‘always where under where’). Tags: humorous
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