Basic Needs

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Everyday Expressions
n.
I walk my dog every morning.
n.
You lucky dog!

doggie

hot dog
dog-eared
dog fight
dog-paddle
dog-tired

Linguistic Skill
Useful Phrases
/ / --- a police dog / a hunting dog / a watch dog
--- dog days
--- dog ears
--- to keep a dog
--- to lead a dogs life
--- to treat sb like a dog
Idioms & Slang
top dog --- big shot

 dog eat dog ---

not have a dogs chance ---
rain cats and dogs ---
fight like cat and dog ---
go to the dogs --- ()
put on the dog --- show off

Communicating Clearly
Street Talks
Victoria is the top dog in this company.
Would you quit dogging me about the assignment?
The firm has gone to the dogs since she took over.
Well have two hot dogs and two beers.
He hasnt a dogs chance of winning.

Cultural Focus
Transcripts

I dont know, but I think it was her grandmas dog. He was a mean dog.

Mrs. Tyson: Fabulous party, Maude. Im so sorry Elizabeth cant

be here.
Mrs. Larrabee: So am I, She gave me a dog.
Sam: Hey, maybe when we get home, well get a dog.
Jonah: OK.
Sam: What do you mean OK? Wouldnt you like to have a dog?
Jonah: Sure.
Proverbs
Love me, love my dog.


Every dog has his day.

You can not teach an old dog new tricks.

Let sleeping dogs lie.

Quotations
A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times
before lying down.
Robert Benchley (1889-1945), U.S. humorous writer. Quoted in: Artemus Ward,
His Book, Introduction (1964 ed.).