throw to the dogs
To throw away as useless.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He threw his old clothes to the dogs after they ripped.”
“The company threw the outdated project to the dogs once the new software arrived.”
“After years of loyal service, the manager felt the firm had thrown his contributions to the dogs in favor of younger staff.”
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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 August 10, 2026