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TAKE THE QUIZ“the dog”
The following 5 entries include the term the dog.
put on the dog
phrase: to make a showy display : to pretend that one is very stylish or rich
wag the dog
phrase: to take action and especially military action as a leader in order to divert public attention (as from a scandal)
wag the dog
adjective: of, relating to, or being an action and especially a military action taken by a leader in order to divert public attention (as from a scandal)
hair of the dog (that bit you)
phrase: an alcoholic drink that is taken by someone to feel better after having drunk too much at an earlier time
the tail wagging the dog
phrase—used to describe a situation in which an important or powerful person, organization, etc., is being controlled by someone or something that is much less important or powerful
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