English Explanatory Dictionary

the tail wags the dog

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. A minor or secondary part of something is controlling or dominating the whole or the main part.

Word forms

the tail wags the dog

Etymology

See tail wagging the dog.

Related words

tail wagging the dog wag the dog
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