got the dragon

got the dragon

Having foul-smelling breath. The phrase alludes to how dragons breathe fire. Ugh, that guy's definitely got the dragon—his breath reeks!
See also: dragon
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

got the dragon

Having bad breath. Hear the monster bellow, and if you're close enough to smell what's coming out of its mouth, you'll have the picture.
See also: dragon
Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price
See also:
  • dragon breath
  • dragon mouth
  • jungle breath
  • jungle mouth
  • take one's breath away, to
  • chase the dragon
  • dragon
  • get (one's) breath back
  • get your breath back
  • breath