land mine
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Meaning · English
A pile of uncollected dog feces that has been left on a public area (such as a sidewalk, park, or common lawn) and on which someone might accidentally step.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Our streets and sidewalks have been overrun with trash, and the dog feces landmines that pedestrians have to navigate are an added element having deleterious effects on our health and well-being ...
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).
Common questions
What does “land mine” mean?
A pile of uncollected dog feces that has been left on a public area (such as a sidewalk, park, or common lawn) and on which someone might accidentally step.
Is “land mine” formal or informal?
land mine is generally slang.