In this podcast, the host discusses various dog idioms in English such as 'dogged determination' and 'hair of the dog.' They also talk about expressions like 'dog in a manger' and 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks.' The podcast includes a fun storytelling segment set in a doggy pub and explores the challenges and humor of starting a dog-friendly pub.
Showing dogged determination means being incredibly persistent and not giving up easily, comparing it to a dog that won't let go of its favorite toy.
Taking 'the hair of the dog' is a humorous remedy for a hangover, suggesting that consuming a small amount of alcohol that caused the hangover might help alleviate the symptoms.
Deep dives
Persistence and Determination: Dog Determination
When someone shows dog determination, they demonstrate incredible persistence and refuse to give up easily. This expression compares their determination to a dog who tightly holds onto its favorite toy, unwilling to let go.
Alleviating a Hangover: The Hair of the Dog
The phrase 'the hair of the dog' refers to a humorous remedy for a hangover, suggesting that consuming a small amount of alcohol that caused the hangover might help alleviate the symptoms. It's a lighthearted way of implying that a little bit of what caused the problem may actually help solve it.