"when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: A spelling pun on you and the homophonic letter u in ass-u-me. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me
  1. (slang, vulgar, humorous) One should avoid assuming things about other people or different situations. Tags: humorous, slang, vulgar
    Sense id: en-when_you_assume,_you_make_an_ass_out_of_you_and_me-en-phrase-ftrDAV6W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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        "One should avoid assuming things about other people or different situations."
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        "(slang, vulgar, humorous) One should avoid assuming things about other people or different situations."
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