dog tired

dog-tired

Exhausted. I'm always dog-tired after a day at the amusement park. Mom was dog-tired and needed a nap before dinner.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

dog tired

extremely tired; utterly worn out. informal
The image here, and in the variant dog weary , is of a dog exhausted after a long chase or hunt.
See also: dog, tired
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • dog-tired
  • dog-dew
  • dog-do
  • dog-doo
  • bow-wow
  • dirty dog
  • until the last dog is hung
  • hunt
  • dog-log
  • dog eat dog
References in classic literature
Mimi was not only upset and shocked in many ways, but she was physically "dog tired," and falling asleep on her feet.
Lair of the White Worm
I could not but acquiesce, for I was dog tired, and could not have sat up had I tried.
Dracula
The actor expressed gratitude on Instagram saying, "Gotta tell ya after a long long week of flying in and out for work daily and averaging 4hrs sleep a night and dog tired -- surprises like these fans waiting by the jet to say goodbye means a helluva lot and has that powerful way of giving me energy and mana to keep on keepin' on.
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As the president and founder of Dog Tired Services, her pet care facility in Charleston, South Carolina, Moore fosters a culture of pet safety and certification.
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The trouble with surprises is that, sometimes, if you really are dog tired even the nicest gesture can feel like a bit of extra stress.
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Runners in this year's Mulberry Bush Montessori Balfron 10k might find themselves dog tired after race day - but it will be for a good cause.
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Examiner weatherman Paul Stevens saw the mercury reach a whopping 23.1C (73.5F), enough to send ice creams into meltdown - and leave family pets dog tired.
Keeping cool in 730F scorcher
As we headed back to the promenade, the dogs now dog tired, diners sitting outside the attractive seafront brasserie, the sun gleaming against its big glass windows and stainless steel chairs, knocked back glasses of fizz as they took in the view.
31 WAY OUT WEST ROBIN TURNER
DECORATION We papered the bedroom, the lounge and the hall, It was cut, shape and trim, lots of gooey paste on The wall, Dog tired, we cleared up, we really couldn''t Do more, And next morning?.
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The Central Sessions, held at the pub on Corporation Road, is being put on by Dog Tired Promotions (Tommy Grimston, Si Rose and Rikki Doolan) who hope to bring together artists and musicians from every part of the spectrum to The Central Sessions every Thursday from 8pm.
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It can t be a weakness to say you re dog tired," he said.
Sleep-deprived Aussie doctors told to drink coffee
The go-between said: "Beau's just taking a few days out because he's a bit dog tired.
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I know we were both thrown in at the deep end and that we're both dog tired.
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