I wouldn't wish (something) on a dog
I wouldn't wish (something) on a dog
The thing being discussed is so bad or unpleasant that no one deserves to be subjected to it, not even an animal. I wouldn't wish cancer on a dog. No one should have to go through that.
See also: dog, on, wish
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- come to a bad end
- come to a bad/sticky end
- be put through the hoop
- be put through the mangle
- be put through the wringer
- go through the wringer
- go/put somebody through the wringer
- mangle
- get a taste of (one's) own medicine
- dose of one's own medicine