Meaning of fuck the dog | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To make a horrible or catastrophic mistake; to screw the pooch.
   Canada, especially, uncommon, vulgar
2. To avoid work; to make it appear as if one is working.
   Canada, especially, uncommon, vulgar

Examples

“"Yeah." It was him, alright; if the world's weariest pair of workboots hadn't tipped her off, his world-weary voice certainly would have. "Where were you?" "My quarters. We've got a full ticket set today, and techs work best without oversight." Neither of these things was untrue, though the curation was more than a little dishonest. "Maybe yours do." Nascimbeni rolled out, back flat against a neon orange creeper, and sat up with an audible wince. "Mine fuck the dog."”

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