yellow dog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of yellow dog
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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The former rural affairs minister also said the party - which was granted two junior ministerial posts - were the "green tail wagging the yellow dog".
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2023
Somehow, a big yellow dog was stuck in the water next to a downed tree branch.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2022
The yellow dog contract became a thing of the past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2017
Sweet wife and I in our marital bed, a 90lb yellow dog stretched full length between us while the house vibrated like a cello with some lunatic musician at the bow.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 16, 2016
Tayo finished the meat on the mutton ribs and threw the bones to a skinny yellow dog that came out from behind the hogan.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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