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dog house

/ˈdɒɡ haʊs/

Traducción: Expresión informal que denota un estado de desgracia o de estar en problemas con alguien, generalmente con una pareja romántica o una figura de autoridad; se usa a menudo en la frase 'in the doghouse' (estar en la perrera, estar castigado).

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/ˈdɒɡ haʊs/B2slang
  • esExpresión informal que denota un estado de desgracia o de estar en problemas con alguien, generalmente con una pareja romántica o una figura de autoridad; se usa a menudo en la frase 'in the doghouse' (estar en la perrera, estar castigado).

An informal expression referring to a state of disfavor or being in trouble with someone, typically a romantic partner or authority figure, often used in the phrase 'in the doghouse'.

  1. Literal meaningA1formal

    A small shelter for a dog to sleep in.

    esCasa del perro

    • The dog sleeps in the dog house in the backyard.
    • He built a new dog house for his puppy.
    • The dog house needs to be cleaned regularly.
  2. Idiomatic meaningB2informal

    A state of being in disfavor or trouble with someone, especially a spouse or partner.

    esestar en el disparadero / en la mala

    • He forgot their anniversary, so he is in the dog house.
    • She put him in the dog house after he broke her favorite vase.
    • I'm in the dog house with my boss for missing the deadline.