2024年6月20日 · Here are over 50 more you may have heard. It is little wonder that the English language contains such an abundance of expressions and phrases featuring dogs. Canines have been constant partners with people for thousands of years, first as working animals and then as family protectors and friends.

2025年1月23日 · Dogs communicate with body language and facial expressions. Learn what type of facial expressions dogs make to understand your dog even more!

There are more than a handful of canine idioms in the English language, ranging from euphemisms to Cockney rhyming slang. Since canines and humans have been pals for millennia, this should be no surprise.

2025年1月22日 · Dog idioms and sayings bring variety to language by comparing human behavior to our loyal, four-legged friends. For example, calling someone the “underdog” means they are expected to lose but might still succeed! Expressions like “dog-eat-dog world” highlight ruthless competition, while “puppy love” describes young, intense affection.

2013年2月13日 · We broke down dog expressions by their eyes, ears, mouth, and mouth muscles. Add this lexicon of dog facial expressions to what you already know about canine body language and you may be able to qualify as an expert dog listener.

2024年6月6日 · From squinting to staring, dog facial expressions convey very strong messages. Here’s what your pup is trying to tell you.

2024年12月6日 · Some facial expressions are harmless and mean your dog is happy. However, others—such as nose wrinkling—can act as warning signs or precursors to aggression. Occasionally, a facial expression (such as continued squinting) may indicate the dog is in pain or requires medical attention.

2024年7月24日 · Just like humans, dogs have evolved a complex range of facial expressions that allow them to communicate their feelings and intentions. Recent studies have shed light on just how expressive our canine friends can be.

From being “sick as a dog” to “raining cats and dogs,” it’s clear these common sayings have some serious pup appeal. This article will have you howling with delight as we sniff out 113 different dog idioms for you to sink your teeth into.

2023年11月1日 · Here is the list of the most common idioms relating to Dog in English: Gone to the dogs = Something has lost its good qualities and gone bad. A doggy bag = A bag in which you put leftover food usually from a restaurant. All bark no bite = Someone that makes a lot of noise but takes no action.