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    Where does the term 'a dog's breakfast' come from?

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    +1  Views: 1805 Answers: 7 Posted: 12 years ago
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      ....chiefly British, a mess or mixture 

      6 years ago. Rating: 5
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        Not sure where it originated,  but apparently it started being used as an expression in the 40s. The meaning is to discribe some thing that is a mess.on the other hand ,if you say someone is done up like a dogs dinner, it means they are very smart.

        6 years ago. Rating: 4
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          Maybe from here: https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/2852776568078717/

          6 years ago. Rating: 3
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            sounds like the left over's that the "dog" husband gets after a night out on the town;)
            12 years ago. Rating: 3
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              The term 'A dog's breakfast' is an English slang phrase meaning "A complete mess or muddle". The exact origin of the phrase is sadly unknown.
              12 years ago. Rating: 3
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                More than likely an Australian or New Zealand Phrase and origination..Have a look at this..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<.. http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/114550.html      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Partridge 

                6 years ago. Rating: 2
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                  maybe because  a dog eats it's own vomit. That was even mentioned in the Bible.


                   

                  6 years ago. Rating: 2
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