Nonverbis
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I've been working like a dog recently.
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In English there seems to be a methaphor linking a dog with hard work.
In my native language there is association with a horse for this case.
Well, could you clarify what is the origin of this methaphor. This could help me remember this set expression easier. Maybe it is about sheep dogs or something.
dog noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com
Definition of dog noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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In English there seems to be a methaphor linking a dog with hard work.
In my native language there is association with a horse for this case.
Well, could you clarify what is the origin of this methaphor. This could help me remember this set expression easier. Maybe it is about sheep dogs or something.
