dogs have masters; cats have staff
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: dogs have masters, cats have staff
Sense 1
Alternative form of dogs have masters, cats have staff.
Dạng thay thế của dogs have masters, cats have staff
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Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A dog will always aim to please and display loyalty to its owner, whereas a cat will always seek to be served and obeyed.
Register: humorous
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dogs have masters; cats have staff” mean?
Alternative form of dogs have masters, cats have staff.
Is “dogs have masters; cats have staff” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.