Listen to this podcast to learn about various idioms and expressions related to dogs in English. The podcast also includes a mini-story about Mark's success and challenges in the workplace while using these dog expressions. You'll explore idioms like 'barking up the wrong tree', 'let sleeping dogs lie', and 'every dog has its day'.
The idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' means focusing efforts in the wrong direction.
The idiom 'let sleeping dogs lie' means it is best to leave things as they are and not stir up trouble.
Deep dives
Idiom: Barking up the wrong tree
The idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' means focusing efforts in the wrong direction. It is like trying to find lost keys under the couch when they are actually on the kitchen counter. When searching for something, make sure you are not barking up the wrong tree.
Idiom: Let sleeping dogs lie
The idiom 'let sleeping dogs lie' means it is best to leave things as they are and not stir up trouble. Just like not wanting to wake up a sleepy dog, it is often better to let certain situations be.