Like a whipped dog In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "like a whipped dog", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-11-14 01:11

Meaning of Like a whipped dog

Synonyms:

out of humour , out of spirits

Like a whipped dog phrase simile

Having an unhappy, disappointed, or ashamed expression

 

John has been sitting alone there like a whipped dog since he got a low mark on the test.

Something depressing must have happened to Mary because she looks like a whipped dog.

Mary looked like a whipped dog when she lost the game.

Other phrases about:

to sink through the floor

1.  If a person sinks through the floor, it means that he/she has a strong feeling of embarrassment. 

2. If one's heart sinks through the floor, it means that he/she feels extemely sad or disappointed.

drive (one) round the twist

To make someone else become angry and mad, usually by repetitive annoying behaviors

beat (one's) breast

To publicly show one's feeling of sadness, guilt, or anger about something or that one is pretending to do so.

be written all over (one's) face

Used to say that one's facial expression shows what they are feeling or thinking.

on the rebound

1. Since an intimate relationship of yours recently ended, you are sad and perplexed:

2. In the act of bouncing back after colliding with something

3 Getting better

Origin of Like a whipped dog

The origin of this simile is not clear.
 

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the straw that broke the donkey's back

Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail

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Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him

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