the dog days

1. The period in the summer often thought to be hottest, usually considered to be July 3 to August 11. In ancient times, people associated the heat during this period with the concurrent rising of Sirius, nicknamed "the dog star." The phrase is a translation of the Latin dies caniculares, meaning "dog star days." As a kid, I loved lounging in the swimming pool during the dog days of summer.

2. By extension, a period of lethargy, inactivity, or stagnation. We're in the dog days of our fiscal year, and unfortunately we'll just have to make up for it during the holiday season.

See also: days, dog

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

dog days

Hot, sultry summer weather; also, a period of stagnation. For example, It's hard to get much work done during the dog days, or Every winter there's a week or two of dog days when sales drop dramatically. The term alludes to the period between early July and early September, when Sirius, the so-called Dog Star, rises and sets with the sun. The ancient Romans called this phenomenon dies caniculares, which was translated as "dog days" in the first half of the 1500s.

See also: days, dog

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

dog days

1. Dog days are the hottest days of the year that occur in July and August in the northern hemisphere. In the country, midsummer marks the final burst of activity before the lazy, dog days of July and August. Note: The ancient Romans named these days `dies caniculares' or `dog days' because the Dog Star, Sirius, could be seen in the morning sky at this time of year. They believed that the combination of Sirius and the sun produced very hot weather.

2. The dog days of something is the end of the period in which it exists, when it is no longer successful or popular. He was a minister in the dog days of John Major's government.

See also: days, dog

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

dog days

The hottest days of summer. This cliché is a literal translation from the Latin caniculares dies. The ancient Romans ascribed the apex of summer heat to the ascendancy of the dog star, or Sirius. The brightest star in the heavens, it is located in the constellation Canis Major, meaning “big dog.” Although modern meteorologists may scoff, the term has survived for nearly two thousand years.

See also: days, dog

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

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dog days
afternoon
dog day afternoon
ancient history
history
(as) ancient as the hills
ancient
ancient as the hills
leave/let well enough alone
on the books

References in classic literature

In the winter I warmed myself in the sun, under the porch of the Hôtel de Sens, and I thought it very ridiculous that the fire on Saint John's Day was reserved for the dog days. At sixteen, I wished to choose a calling.

Notre Dame de Paris

The dog days are coming soon the summer swelter that ancient Romans believed swept in savage storms, mad dogs and bad luck.

Experts say some canines are just extra chattier than others

Today's man and woman need to experience more of the dog days to recover and benefit from a simpler way of life.

How to beat summer heat

He then took the cue after the dog exited and said, 'It's not the dog days of summer just yet, but it'll be warmer than you'd expect this time of year.'

Fluffy dog takes casual stroll through a weather forecast report

In the case of Sarasota's new Dog Days Theatre, it's clear: It's out to provide theater-hungry audiences new shows in the dog days of summer.

Hot flash: the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's new Dog Days company fills the summer months' theater gap

For the rest of us, the dog days of summer arrive, as you might expect, with no such sense of urgency.

The dog days of summer

Markets have slumbered deeply during the dog days of August.

Will the stupor invite a nightmare?

AUGUST, the dog days, so called because at this time Sirius the dog star rises with the sun.

Fears of bleak years ahead for conservation

During colder weather, my husband says he misses the dog days of summer.

Written in the Stars

Sarasota, FL, August 04, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The dog days of summer were a little cheerier for the shelter animals of the Humane Society of Sarasota County, thanks to dog and cat lovers in RE/MAX Alliance Group offices throughout the Florida Suncoast.

The Dog Days of Summer: RE/MAX Alliance Group Donates to Humane Society of Sarasota County

"As hard as it is during the dog days to muster it up, the spark has to come from somewhere."

Heat keep poise to beat Blazers

WHY are the very hot days in July and August known as the dog days? - Marcus Foster, Downham Market, Norfolk THE ancient Romans noticed that the hottest days of the year - late July and early August - coincided with the appearance of Sirius, the Dog Star, in the same part of the sky as the sun.

YOU ASK & WE ANSWER; Your say

The dog days of summer are anything but slow at Trump Plaza where sales are moving as fast as construction of the new 40-story luxury residential tower that soars above the New Rochelle skyline.

Sales heat up at Trump Plaza

These scotties get you through the dog days of winter.

Winter woolies

During the dog days of summer (although technically over August 11, when Sirius, the Dog Star, stopped rising at the same time as the sun), let's take time out for a chuckle or two.

A little summer light reading

词组	the dog days
释义	the dog days the dog days 1. The period in the summer often thought to be hottest, usually considered to be July 3 to August 11. In ancient times, people associated the heat during this period with the concurrent rising of Sirius, nicknamed "the dog star." The phrase is a translation of the Latin dies caniculares, meaning "dog star days." As a kid, I loved lounging in the swimming pool during the dog days of summer. 2. By extension, a period of lethargy, inactivity, or stagnation. We're in the dog days of our fiscal year, and unfortunately we'll just have to make up for it during the holiday season. See also: days, dog Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. dog days Hot, sultry summer weather; also, a period of stagnation. For example, It's hard to get much work done during the dog days, or Every winter there's a week or two of dog days when sales drop dramatically. The term alludes to the period between early July and early September, when Sirius, the so-called Dog Star, rises and sets with the sun. The ancient Romans called this phenomenon dies caniculares, which was translated as "dog days" in the first half of the 1500s. See also: days, dog The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. dog days 1. Dog days are the hottest days of the year that occur in July and August in the northern hemisphere. In the country, midsummer marks the final burst of activity before the lazy, dog days of July and August. Note: The ancient Romans named these days `dies caniculares' or `dog days' because the Dog Star, Sirius, could be seen in the morning sky at this time of year. They believed that the combination of Sirius and the sun produced very hot weather. 2. The dog days of something is the end of the period in which it exists, when it is no longer successful or popular. He was a minister in the dog days of John Major's government. See also: days, dog Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. dog days The hottest days of summer. This cliché is a literal translation from the Latin caniculares dies. The ancient Romans ascribed the apex of summer heat to the ascendancy of the dog star, or Sirius. The brightest star in the heavens, it is located in the constellation Canis Major, meaning “big dog.” Although modern meteorologists may scoff, the term has survived for nearly two thousand years. See also: days, dog The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: dog days afternoon dog day afternoon ancient history history (as) ancient as the hills ancient ancient as the hills leave/let well enough alone on the books References in classic literature In the winter I warmed myself in the sun, under the porch of the Hôtel de Sens, and I thought it very ridiculous that the fire on Saint John's Day was reserved for the dog days. At sixteen, I wished to choose a calling. Notre Dame de Paris The dog days are coming soon the summer swelter that ancient Romans believed swept in savage storms, mad dogs and bad luck. Experts say some canines are just extra chattier than others Today's man and woman need to experience more of the dog days to recover and benefit from a simpler way of life. How to beat summer heat He then took the cue after the dog exited and said, 'It's not the dog days of summer just yet, but it'll be warmer than you'd expect this time of year.' Fluffy dog takes casual stroll through a weather forecast report In the case of Sarasota's new Dog Days Theatre, it's clear: It's out to provide theater-hungry audiences new shows in the dog days of summer. Hot flash: the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's new Dog Days company fills the summer months' theater gap For the rest of us, the dog days of summer arrive, as you might expect, with no such sense of urgency. The dog days of summer Markets have slumbered deeply during the dog days of August. Will the stupor invite a nightmare? AUGUST, the dog days, so called because at this time Sirius the dog star rises with the sun. Fears of bleak years ahead for conservation During colder weather, my husband says he misses the dog days of summer. Written in the Stars Sarasota, FL, August 04, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The dog days of summer were a little cheerier for the shelter animals of the Humane Society of Sarasota County, thanks to dog and cat lovers in RE/MAX Alliance Group offices throughout the Florida Suncoast. The Dog Days of Summer: RE/MAX Alliance Group Donates to Humane Society of Sarasota County "As hard as it is during the dog days to muster it up, the spark has to come from somewhere." Heat keep poise to beat Blazers WHY are the very hot days in July and August known as the dog days? - Marcus Foster, Downham Market, Norfolk THE ancient Romans noticed that the hottest days of the year - late July and early August - coincided with the appearance of Sirius, the Dog Star, in the same part of the sky as the sun. YOU ASK & WE ANSWER; Your say The dog days of summer are anything but slow at Trump Plaza where sales are moving as fast as construction of the new 40-story luxury residential tower that soars above the New Rochelle skyline. Sales heat up at Trump Plaza These scotties get you through the dog days of winter. Winter woolies During the dog days of summer (although technically over August 11, when Sirius, the Dog Star, stopped rising at the same time as the sun), let's take time out for a chuckle or two. A little summer light reading
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