They really put on the dog for the wedding party.
put on the dog
idiomTo dress up; to make a show of wealth and/or importance; to be pretentious.
She decided to put on the dog for the gala, wearing her most expensive jewelry and a designer gown.
The guests arrived in luxury cars, clearly eager to put on the dog and impress everyone with their displays of newfound wealth.
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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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cat and dog life
An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.
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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.
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dog around
To follow diligently.
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dog in the hunt
Something that may lead to gain, depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer.
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dog in the manger
Someone who denies to others something that the denier cannot use.
Last updated April 17, 2026