(US)
An offended or defensive response to a statement suggests that the statement applies to the person complaining
.
When you throw a stone into a pack of dogs?
Conversation. If you throw a rock into a pack of wild dogs,
the one you hit will always holler
.
What does that dog don't hunt mean?
Phrase. that dog won't hunt. (US)
That idea will not work; that is an inadequate explanation or proposition
.
What is a heat dog?
Jul 30, 2015 | 2 Minutes. A female dog reaches sexual maturity at around six months old.
The stage of the cycle when she's receptive to mating
is called estrus, or heat. During this stage, there's an increase in estrogen levels, then a sharp decrease and then her ovaries release eggs.
Why do dogs bark at rocks?
On the behavioral front, it has been suggested that some dogs play with rocks
for attention
. Attention is attention, be it positive or negative, so if chewing on a rock is what it takes, that just might be sufficient motivation for Fido to start nibbling.
When you toss a stone over a wall the dog that yelps is the one you hit?
Throw a rock into a pack of dogs,
the one that yelps the loudest is usually the one that got hit
. Louis L'Amour.
What does in tall cotton mean?
Etymology. The term “high cotton” or “tall cotton” originates from the rural farming community in the antebellum (pre-Civil War) South when “high cotton” meant that the crops were good and the prices were, too. The term has generalized to mean
one is doing well or is successful
.
Why do we say work like a dog?
The term was coined
because many dogs were “on the clock” 24/7, hence working all the time and focused on the task at hand
. Since we are supposed to be recognizing our employees, I started to think about what kind of dog each one of them represents. Sometimes, I just simply have to amuse myself.
Where did the saying dog gone originate?
says “doggone” is an “
alteration of the Scots dagone
,” which is in turn an “alteration of goddamn.” And the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, citing the Scottish National Dictionary, offers published references for “dog on it” dating to 1826 and 1828.
Can a dog be in heat but not bleed?
However, the most obvious recognizable sign of heat in dogs is vaginal bleeding. This may not become apparent until a few days after the female has come into estrus.
Some female dogs experience heavy vaginal bleeding during estrus, while other dogs have minimal bleeding
. If you are concerned, consult your veterinarian.
Do female cats have periods?
Female cats do, in fact, go through a monthly cycle
, but their “periods” are quite different from human menstruation. Read on to find out what your cat in heat is feeling and what you can do to help.
How can you tell if your dog is in heat?
- Swollen vulva.
- Bloody or straw-colored discharge from the vulva.
- Receptive to male dogs.
- Excessive licking of the genital area.
- Agitated, nervous, or aggressive behavior.
- Urinating more frequently.
- Change in tail position.
Can a dog poop out a rock?
If the rock is small, it usually will pass through his digestive tract with no harm
. However, if it's too large to exit his stomach or other part of his digestive tract he can become seriously ill.
Why is my dog eating grass?
Dogs crave human interaction and may try to get their owners' attention through inappropriate actions like eating grass if they feel neglected
. In addition, anxious dogs eat grass as a comfort mechanism much like nervous people chew their finger nails.
Why do puppies eat their poop?
Poop Eating Is Normal for Dogs and Puppies
Fortunately, dogs do not need to get nutrition this way. It is, however, a normal, natural behavior at some canine life stages. Mother dogs will lick their puppies
to urge them to eliminate, and clean up their feces
by eating it, for about the first three weeks after birth.
What does dead pig in the sunshine mean?
7. “She's as happy as a dead pig in the sunshine.” When a pig dies, presumably in a sty outside, the sun dries out its skin. This effect pulls the pig's lips back to reveal a toothy “grin,” making it look happy even though it's dead. This phrase describes
a person who's blissfully ignorant of reality
.
What does burn a wet mule mean?
The expression describes
someone in an extreme state of upset and anxiety
, and, of course, it was used by Tennessee Williams as the title of his Pulitzer-winning 1955 play. “Enough money to burn a wet mule.”
Who laid the chunk?
: 'til (or till) who laid the chunk. This US catchphrase, dating from c. 1920, means ‘
in great excess
‘, as in ‘we've got copies of that book till who laid the chunk'.
