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The word 'dog' is not always used for four-legged furry types. It commonly has other meanings in the English language. Idioms are phrases that mean something different than the words that make them up. For example, the phrase, "eats like a bird" means to eat a small amount. It doesn't actually have anything to do with a bird. Below is a list of idioms that have the word 'dog' in them. Read the sentences and fill in the blank with an idiom in red. Click on the answer button to find out if you are right. Have fun! |
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cats and dogs Meaner than a junkyard dog In the doghouse Let sleeping dogs lie Dog-eat-dog world Dog days of summer |
Dog-tired Putting on the dog Dog-eared In the doghouse Sick as a dog Dog paddle |
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