# one man and his dog

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/one-man-and-his-dog
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Almost nobody; very few people.

## Examples

- The concert was empty, with only one man and his dog.
- The politician expected a large crowd, but the event was attended by only one man and his dog.
- Despite the extensive marketing campaign, the grand opening of the gallery was poorly attended, leaving the curator to address an audience of only one man and his dog.

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