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not enough to hang a dog on

idiom

Of evidence, not strong or compelling; with very little or insubstantial evidence.


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  1. 01

    buy a dog and bark oneself

    To do something that one has hired someone else to do.

  2. 02

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  3. 03

    cat and dog life

    An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.

  4. 04

    close enough for government work

    Adequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.

  5. 05

    crazy enough to work

    Acknowledging that an idea, plan, or strategy seems foolish, implausible, or risky, yet might succeed precisely because of its unconventional or unexpected nature.

  6. 06

    dog and cat

    A team comprising one male and one female, either working as associates or having one as the second-in-command to the other.

  7. 07

    dog and pony show

    Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate, while lacking real substance.

  8. 08

    dog around

    To follow diligently.

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