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"Even a dog that walks around might get hit by a stick." Meaning In a negative sense, it refers to encountering an avoidable misfortune simply because one ventured out to do something, whereas staying put would have resulted in nothing happening. Conversely, in a positive sense, it implies that if you do nothing, nothing happens; but if you take action, you might stumble upon unexpected good fortune. While it used to be used primarily in a negative context, it seems to be used more often in a positive sense these days. Origin It stems from the idea that a dog wandering outside might end up getting struck by a stick. Usage A: I'm having a hard time closing this deal. B: Don't worry. You know the saying, "Even a dog that walks around might get hit by a stick," right?
