The evidence against him is not enough to hang a dog on.
not enough to hang a dog on
idiomOf evidence, not strong or compelling; with very little or insubstantial evidence.
The police dropped the case because the clues they found were not enough to hang a dog on.
Although the detective suspected the butler, the information gathered during the initial investigation was simply not enough to hang a dog on, forcing him to look for more proof.
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buy a dog and bark oneself
To do something that one has hired someone else to do.
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call off the dogs
To ease up on after inflicting great punishment.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat and dog life
An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.
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close enough for government work
Adequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.
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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.
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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.
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dog and pony show
Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate, while lacking real substance.
Last updated April 17, 2026