Hi What is the meaning of the phrase "filters out dogs"? Thanks.
A alldaisy New member Joined Sep 1, 2015 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Spanish Home Country Cuba Current Location United States Sep 1, 2015 #1 Hi What is the meaning of the phrase "filters out dogs"? Thanks.
bhaisahab Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Sep 1, 2015 #2 It doesn't mean anything beyond the literal meaning. That is that whatever is being referred to acts as a barrier to prevent dogs from entering.
It doesn't mean anything beyond the literal meaning. That is that whatever is being referred to acts as a barrier to prevent dogs from entering.
konungursvia VIP Member Joined Mar 20, 2009 Member Type Academic Native Language English Home Country Canada Current Location Canada Sep 1, 2015 #3 I imagine, on a dating site, that the phrase "Not interested in one-night stands" on a lady's profile might filter out a few dogs as well.
I imagine, on a dating site, that the phrase "Not interested in one-night stands" on a lady's profile might filter out a few dogs as well.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Sep 1, 2015 #4 Alldaisy, please give us the complete sentence in which you found this phrase, and the source.