Meaning of 'Call the dogs off'
What does the saying 'Call the dogs off' mean?
Idiom: Call the dogs off
Meaning:
If someone calls off their dogs, they stop attacking or criticising someone.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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