idle as Ludlam's dog
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of lazy as Ludlam's dog.
Register: archaic
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “idle as Ludlam's dog” mean?
Synonym of lazy as Ludlam's dog.
Is “idle as Ludlam's dog” formal or informal?
idle as Ludlam's dog is generally archaic.