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.
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Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 4 May 2023
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Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 4 May 2023
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“A dog's life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20dog%27s%20life. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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