Meaning of 'Tell them where the dog died'
What does the saying 'Tell them where the dog died' mean?
Idiom: Tell them where the dog died
Meaning:
If you tell them where the dog died, you strongly and sharply correct someone.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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