buy a pup

slang To buy something that ultimately proves to be worth nothing or less than promised. Primarily heard in UK. I'm sorry, but that's definitely not an authentic Louis Vuitton bag. You've bought a pup, my friend. He told us he has years of experience in this field when we hired him, but he acts like this is his first time handling accounts like this. I'm starting to think we bought a pup.

sell somebody/buy a ˈpup

(old-fashioned, British English, informal) sell somebody or be sold something that has no value or is worth much less than the price paid for it: I’m wondering whether this really is a genuine Rolex. Do you think I’ve been sold a pup?The idea behind this idiom seems to be that someone dishonestly sells a young dog with no experience to someone who is expecting a more valuable older trained dog.

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释义	buy a pup buy a pup slang To buy something that ultimately proves to be worth nothing or less than promised. Primarily heard in UK. I'm sorry, but that's definitely not an authentic Louis Vuitton bag. You've bought a pup, my friend. He told us he has years of experience in this field when we hired him, but he acts like this is his first time handling accounts like this. I'm starting to think we bought a pup. See also: buy, pup Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. sell somebody/buy a ˈpup (old-fashioned, British English, informal) sell somebody or be sold something that has no value or is worth much less than the price paid for it: I’m wondering whether this really is a genuine Rolex. Do you think I’ve been sold a pup?The idea behind this idiom seems to be that someone dishonestly sells a young dog with no experience to someone who is expecting a more valuable older trained dog. See also: buy, pup, sell, somebody Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: sell somebody/buy a pup sell someone a pup sell (one) a pup it's too late for sorry accept a wooden nickel don't take any wooden nickels it (only/just) goes to show (you) a bad quarter of an hour fair dinkum dinkum References in classic literature Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie-- Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Power of the Dog n Never buy a pup that doesn't come with FREE insurance for at least a month. Keep pup with pitfalls Most importantly, if you want a good working dog, you'll need to buy a pup from a recognized LGD breed or a cross of recognized breeds--and nothing else. Get Started with a Livestock Guardian Dog: After choosing a working companion, follow these tips for housing and socializing your LGD Don't buy a pup with the same named dogs constantly in pedigree ie breeding grandfathers with granddaughters. Advice for buyers from a breeder; FEEDBACK Steer clear of dgdgdgdgdg rogue traders TO BEAT the rogue traders: ?Never buy a pup under eight weeks old. Agony of teacup puppies; FURY OVER LATEST SICK MUST-HAVE PET Craze for PS4000 micro dogs born with defects and bones so frail they can break at a touch So it is imperative to buy a pup with the goods to make a sound, strong-performing gun dog. Buying bloodlines: pups need work, but it all starts with the breeding Never buy a pup under eight weeks old and insist on seeing it at least once with the mother where it was born. Vital steps to beat dog trafficking misery Never buy a pup without checking references; save time by doing so before you meet. Control your destiny: before you buy a puppy, some self-analysis is in order Do not buy a pup unless it has papers to prove its history. Letter: Your view - Breeder shame
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