A dog's life
Significado: A miserable, unhappy existence.
Having a 'dog's life' means living miserably—hard work, little reward, poor treatment. Ironic now that many dogs are pampered, but historically dogs were working animals with hard lives.
Ejemplos
- It's a dog's life working here. 在这里工作太苦了Es una vida de perros trabajar aquíここで働くのは辛い여기서 일하는 건 고된 인생이야.
- He leads a dog's life. 他过着悲惨的生活Lleva una vida de perros彼は惨めな生活を送っている그는 비참한 생활을 하고 있다.
- Why do I put up with this dog's life? 我为什么要忍受这种苦日子？¿Por qué aguanto esta vida de perros?なぜこんな辛い生活に耐えているんだろう왜 이런 고된 삶을 참고 있는 걸까?
Pronunciación
/ə dɒɡz laɪf/
Guía de uso
Contexto: complaints, hardship, work
Tono: complaining, self-pitying
✓ Correcto
- A dog's life悲惨的生活Una vida de perros惨めな生活개 같은 인생
- It's a dog's life过得很苦Es una vida de perrosつらい人生だ참 고된 인생이야
Errores comunes
- Ironic now that dogs are often pampered
Origen e historia
Historically, most dogs lived hard working lives—not the pampered pets of today. A 'dog's life' was one of servitude and hardship. The phrase now sounds ironic given modern pet treatment.
Etimología: From historical treatment of working dogs
Primera vez registrado: 16th century
Contexto cultural
Era: 16th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Charlie Chaplin film 'A Dog's Life'
Regional notes: English-language universal.
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