去年(2005)的十二月份的Ivy Analytical English裡面有跟狗相關的成語(為了因應狗年)
1.work like a dog 工作累得像狗
e.g. Sheila worked like a dog to complete the book report on time.
席拉為求準時完成讀書報告而拼命趕工。
2.dog-eat-dog 狗咬狗的；殘酷無情的
e.g. At this dog-eat-dog school, only the top students will graduate with honors.
在這個競爭殘酷的學校，只有最頂尖的學生能以優等成績畢業。
3.every dog has its day 風水輪流轉；凡人皆有得意時
e.g. Every dog has its day and you're certain to succeed if you just continue to work hard.風水輪流轉，只要你肯繼續努力，一定會成功。
4.fight like cats and dogs 大打出手
e.g. The twins fight like cats and dogs about everything.
那對雙胞胎為了每件事大打出手。
5.as sick as a dog 病厭厭的
e.g. I'm feeling as sick as a dog. Perhaps I'll take tomororw off.
我感覺病厭厭的。也許我明天會請假。
6.in the doghouse (因做錯事而)惹人生氣，不受人歡迎
e.g. Tony was in the doghouse when he came home drunk at three in the morning.
Tony凌晨3點醉醺醺地回家，真是令人生氣。
7.dog days 盛夏，酷暑期
e.g. During the dog days of summer, it is a necessity to have an air conditioner.
夏日炎炎，一定要有台冷氣機。
