Like a dog

adverb

Showing loyalty and affection, just like a dog.

He follows his boss around like a dog.
Visual representation of "like a dog" - Showing loyalty and affection, just like a dog.

Often appears as...

  • loyal like a dog
  • follows like a dog

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Constantly or always.

I've been working like a dog to finish this project.
Visual representation of "like a dog" - Constantly or always.

Often appears as...

  • work like a dog
  • tired like a dog

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

In an aggressive manner, like a dog protecting its territory.

He fought like a dog to protect his property.
Visual representation of "like a dog" - In an aggressive manner, like a dog protecting its territory.

Often appears as...

  • fights like a dog
  • barks like a dog

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Showing loyalty and affection, just like a dog.

He follows his boss around like a dog.
Visual representation of "like a dog" - Showing loyalty and affection, just like a dog.

Often appears as...

  • loyal like a dog
  • follows like a dog

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Constantly or always.

I've been working like a dog to finish this project.
Visual representation of "like a dog" - Constantly or always.

Often appears as...

  • work like a dog
  • tired like a dog

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

In an aggressive manner, like a dog protecting its territory.

He fought like a dog to protect his property.
Visual representation of "like a dog" - In an aggressive manner, like a dog protecting its territory.

Often appears as...

  • fights like a dog
  • barks like a dog

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "like a dog"
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Loyalty Metaphor

Used to emphasize faithfulness and unwavering devotion.

Illustration for Loyalty Metaphor
She stood by her friend like a dog, even during tough times.
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Positive Emotion

Conveys a sense of warm attachment and genuine fondness.

Illustration for Positive Emotion
He greeted his brother like a dog, visibly overjoyed.
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Not Literal

It's figurative, not suggesting someone is acting exactly like a dog.

Illustration for Not Literal
After the promotion, he was loyal like a dog to the company.
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Loyalty Metaphor

Used to emphasize faithfulness and unwavering devotion.

Illustration for Loyalty Metaphor
She stood by her friend like a dog, even during tough times.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Emotion

Conveys a sense of warm attachment and genuine fondness.

Illustration for Positive Emotion
He greeted his brother like a dog, visibly overjoyed.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's figurative, not suggesting someone is acting exactly like a dog.

Illustration for Not Literal
After the promotion, he was loyal like a dog to the company.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Loyalty Metaphor

Used to emphasize faithfulness and unwavering devotion.

Illustration for Loyalty Metaphor
She stood by her friend like a dog, even during tough times.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Emotion

Conveys a sense of warm attachment and genuine fondness.

Illustration for Positive Emotion
He greeted his brother like a dog, visibly overjoyed.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's figurative, not suggesting someone is acting exactly like a dog.

Illustration for Not Literal
After the promotion, he was loyal like a dog to the company.
Visual representation of the word "Like a dog"

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