a dog's life

noun

: a difficult, boring, and unhappy life
Everyone knows it's a dog's life in this business.

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Recent Examples on the Web Arguably, the most important moment in a dog's life is when their family picks their name. Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 4 May 2023

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“A dog's life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20dog%27s%20life. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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