English Explanatory Dictionary

tail between one's legs

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Defeated; in a cowardly or miserable manner.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tail, between, one's, legs.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

tail between one's legs

Etymology

From the body posture of a dog that is worried or frightened.

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