Meaning of 'Why keep a dog and bark yourself?'
What does the saying 'Why keep a dog and bark yourself?' mean?
Idiom: Why keep a dog and bark yourself?
Meaning:
There's no need to do something yourself when you have somebody to do it for you, usually trivial matters.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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