idioms using “dog”

Dog-eat-dog

Each person will do whatever is necessary to survive or win

“The U.S. presidential candidates were polite to each other in the beginning, but now it is a dog-eat-dog situation.“

A dog and pony show

A company review or presentation for its top management that is created to impress/please them

“We gave top management our annual forecast, but they asked us to revise it upward for the dog and pony show they are preparing for the board of directors.“

Every dog has its day (from Shakespeare)

Sooner or later, everyone has a chance to be noticed

“We have lost the Asian design competition for the last five years but we are optimistic; every dog has its day.“

In the doghouse

In trouble (must sleep in the doghouse)

“Mari-san’s husband is in the doghouse; he forgot their first wedding anniversary.“

Call off the dogs

Stop attacking or challenging someone

“We must telephone the TV station and tell them to call off the dogs; their reporters are making assumptions that are completely unfounded.“