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in the doghouse |
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*in the doghouse
Fig. in trouble; in (someone's) disfavor. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; find oneself ~; put someone [into] ~.) I'm really in the doghouse with my boss. I was late for an appointment. I hate being in the doghouse all the time. I don't know why I can't stay out of trouble. See also: doghouse in the doghouse in a situation in which someone is annoyed with you because of something you did The president's aide is in the doghouse over remarks she made to the press. Usage notes: the opposite is out of the doghouse: She won't be out of the doghouse until she apologizes. Etymology: based on the idea of being punished like a dog who is forced to stay in a doghouse (a shelter used by a dog), away from people See also: doghouse Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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