dogs are barking

phrase

Feet hurt (are achy or in pain; usually from a lot of walking or other exertion).

“A busy shift with no chance to sit down even once. My dogs are barking!”

Meanings

phrase
  1. colloquial"his"; "her"; etc; "his"; "her"; etcFeet hurt (are achy or in pain; usually from a lot of walking or other exertion).

    A busy shift with no chance to sit down even once. My dogs are barking!

    2 more examples

    A busy shift with no chance to sit down even once. Boy are my dogs barking!

    steppin' out when your dogs are barking Have you ever had a pair of exceptionally cute high heels, but you could hardly take a single step without a little tiny "ouch" escaping your lips?

    2007 September 1, Rhonda Rhea, High Heels in High Places: Walking Worthy in Way Cute Shoes, Revell, →ISBN, page 177
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