Dogs wags their tails, not as much to you as to your bread. (Strauss, 1994 p. 710)
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Meaning · English
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “Dogs wags their tails, not as much to you as to your bread. (Strauss, 1994 p. 710)” mean?
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “Dogs wags their tails, not as much to you as to your bread. (Strauss, 1994 p. 710)” formal or informal?
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