Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing dog, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
go to the dogs
CEFR B2to deteriorate severely from an earlier, better condition
Neutral
the tail wags the dog
CEFR C1a minor part controls something much larger or more important
Neutral