"treat 'em mean to keep 'em keen" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{en-proverb}} treat 'em mean to keep 'em keen
  1. Alternative form of treat them mean, keep them keen. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: treat them mean, keep them keen
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