Monday, October 29, 2012

Lucky dog: Suzy Azalea and dogs in idioms

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Los Angeles-based Suzy Azalea is an experienced dog breeder and respected expert on canine health, pet compatibility, and obedience training.


Dogs have been around for as long as man. It doesn’t come as a surprise that they have been integrated into the lexicon of expressions. While a dog is a brave and hardworking animal, it is typically used to represent hard times and poverty.


Here are a few idioms that employ the symbolism of a dog:  


As sick as a dog 

This expression describes someone who is very ill, particularly after consuming bad food. It originated from the observation that dogs eat anything they find on the ground, and often become sick as a result.


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Suzy Azalea does not think allergies should deprive a child from the joy of having a pet dog. Read her list of allergy-compatible breeds for children.


Like a dog with a bone

This British expression describes the tenacity of refusing to stop talking or thinking about a certain subject. It is often misunderstood to mean a person who is thrilled about something, as one would expect a dog to feel upon receiving a bone.


Dog eat dog

To understand this expression, one must simply imagine the desperation that would cause one dog to eats its kind. The term is used to describe people who would do anything to be successful, even if they harmed friends in the process.


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Every dog has its day

This proverb simply means that, despite the odds, everyone gets a chance at achieving what they dream eventually.


You can't teach an old dog new tricks

This popular expression is used to express the difficulty one undertakes to teach an old, learned person about new, unfamiliar concepts, habits, or technologies.  


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