in the doghouse

slang In trouble with someone due to one's misdeeds or blunders. I'll be in the doghouse if I come into work late again this week. You've been in the doghouse with Maria ever since you forgot her birthday.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*in the doghouse

Fig. in trouble; in (someone's) disfavor. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; find oneself ~; put someone [into] ~.) I'm really in the doghouse with my boss. I was late for an appointment. I hate being in the doghouse all the time. I don't know why I can't stay out of trouble.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in the doghouse

In disfavor, in trouble, as in Jane knew that forgetting the check would put her in the doghouse. This expression alludes to relegating a dog that misbehaves to its outdoor kennel. [c. 1900]

See also: doghouse

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in the doghouse

INFORMAL

If you are in the doghouse, someone is annoyed with you because of something you have done. If you give her a birthday card and nothing else, you'll be in the doghouse. Four Caribbean prime ministers have landed themselves in the doghouse after failing to turn up to a top-level meeting at the White House. Note: In American English, a `doghouse' is a kennel.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

in the doghouse (or dogbox)

in disgrace or disfavour. informal

1963 Pamela Hansford Johnson Night & Silence He'd been getting bad grades, he was in the dog-house as it was.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in the doghouse

Slang

In great disfavor or trouble.

See also: doghouse

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

in the doghouse

In disgrace. The term alludes to sending a dog that misbehaves indoors to its outdoor kennel. It is of relatively recent origin, presumably from about 1900. In James Barrie’s Peter Pan (1904) Mr. Darling mistreats the children’s favorite, a dog named Nana, and in penance goes to live in the dog’s house.

See also: doghouse

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

be in the doghouse
doghouse
wear sackcloth and ashes
sackcloth
in sackcloth and ashes
put on sackcloth and ashes
put on, wear, etc. sackcloth and ashes
atone
atone for
atone for (something)

References in periodicals archive

DANIEL Radcliffe is in the doghouse with his girlfriend after making her out to be too bossy.

DANIEL Radcliffe is in the [...]

And you can bet Tiger would definitely be in the doghouse at the Royal and Ancient in this get-up.

The eyesore of the Tiger

The makers of hit Channel 4 series Brat Camp and the BAFTA nominated That'll Teach 'Em are looking for contributors for their latest television series, In The Doghouse.

Wanted: problem dogs

A HUSBAND banned from his wife's home was found by RUC officers - literally in the doghouse.

Bad case of puppy love.

BRUNO the puppy is in the doghouse after almost burning down his owner's home.

Dog starts fire

Kelly was in the doghouse for Andy Barcham's opener and Alan Knill's men were 2-1 ahead through Bobby Grant when Oliver Norwood was sent off.

ZERO TO HERO KELLY

It looked like Nick might have been in the doghouse as the pop princess lavished her attention on this little pooch.

THE RAZZ: Jessica's got a new love

Brad is also said to be in the doghouse for spending so much time away from his stunning wife.

The Razz: Brad and Troy love

GUIDE dog Lewis ended up in the doghouse after wolfing down pounds 255 of charity cash.

Mutt's meal of real note; ANIMALS

THIS dad's in the doghouse for taking his 13-stone bull mastiff for a half-mile walk every day - without getting out of his car.

Kevin leads in bid to be the laziest

He offered him the choice of 30 days in jail or 30 nights sleeping in the doghouse.

Ruff justice for stepdad

I've said no and I'm in the doghouse. What can I do?

Dear MIRIAM: FEELING FLEECED

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