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Definition |
a miserable, unhappy, and unfulfilling life |
Examples |
1) Working in a coal mine tunnel for long hours in dangerous conditions
is like leading a dog's life. 2)
With the economy in such a dire state, everyone in the country is living
a dog's life. |
Etymology |
The term originated in the 16th century,
when dogs were often seen as dirty, unloved, and mistreated animals. |
Synonyms |
miserable life, ordeal, plight |
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