Where does the phrase work like a dog come from?

Where does the phrase work like a dog come from?

The term was coined because many dogs were “on the clock” 24/7, hence working all the time and focused on the task at hand.

Why do we say worked like a Trojan?

According to legend, as recorded in both Vergil’s ‘Aeneid’ and Homer’s ‘Illiad,’ the Trojans were a hard-working, determined, industrious people. Hence: ‘He worked like a Trojan.” From Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins by William and Mary Morris (HarperCollins, New York, 1977, 1988).

Is working like a dog a simile?

We can use similes to make descriptions more emphatic or vivid. We often use the words as…as and like with similes….Simile.

[does] LIKE something	meaning
to smoke like a chimney	to smoke heavily, all the time
to soar like an eagle	to fly high and free
to work like a dog	to work very hard

What does worked like a dog mean?

Saying someone is working like a dog may mean they are putting in a lot of effort and working tirelessly toward a project or goal. However, it’s also historically been known to reference someone who is doing work for little to no pay.

What does grunt mean?

A grunt is a short, deep sound. If you think about the noise a pig makes, you’ll have a good idea of what a grunt sounds like. It’s an animal-like sound that people make when they’re inarticulate, angry, sullen, or lazy — or sometimes if they’re hurt or afraid.

Why is my son making a grunting noise?

If you notice your child is grunting, it may be a sign that he or she is having trouble breathing. By grunting, your child can raise the pressure in their lungs more than they can from a normal breath thereby getting more air into their lungs.

How do you handle newborn grunting?

Hence any baby who is grunting should either be given continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or intubated and put on ventilator support, but never left to breathe spontaneously with a tube in situ.