a dog's life

noun

: a difficult, boring, and unhappy life

Everyone knows it's a dog's life in this business.

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Arguably, the most important moment in a dog's life is when their family picks their name. —

Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 4 May 2023

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