yellow dog

Example Sentences

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The former rural affairs minister also said the party - which was granted two junior ministerial posts - were the "green tail wagging the yellow dog".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2023

Somehow, a big yellow dog was stuck in the water next to a downed tree branch.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2022

The yellow dog contract became a thing of the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2017

Sweet wife and I in our marital bed, a 90lb yellow dog stretched full length between us while the house vibrated like a cello with some lunatic musician at the bow.

From The Guardian • Oct. 16, 2016

Beside him was a large yellow dog, which took one look at Frank and came running over.

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon