dog's disease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dog's disease
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Mr. Santos had reportedly told Mr. Osthoff that he had consulted an affiliated veterinarian with the charity who had told him that the dog’s disease was untreatable, and the money would instead go to his charity.
From Washington Times
"And he says gratitude is a dog's disease that humans can't catch."
From The Guardian
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