couldn't get elected dogcatcher
couldn't get elected dogcatcher
So unpopular or unqualified as to be unable to be elected to even the lowliest role. A hyperbolic phrase, especially since animal control officers are appointed, not elected. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. After making off-color remarks about several demographics of voters, the would-be mayor couldn't even get elected dogcatcher.
See also: elect, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- elect
- since the beginning of time
- a fate worse than death
- fate worse than death
- fate worse than death, a
- boiling hot
- fury
- Hell has no fury like a (certain type of person) scorned
- hell has no fury like a woman scorned
- hell hath no fury