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Old 02-Sep-2006, 02:27
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Default Re: Animal idioms

In the US, a "dark horse" is political slang for a candidate with no background in politics who has a good chance of winning the election.

To continue the game, here's one my dad taught me:

"My dogs are barking."

meaning: My feet are killing me.
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