dead dog
definitions
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A canine animal that has ceased to live.en: A canine animal that has ceased to live.
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Something that is considered useless, obsolete, or a failed endeavor.en: Something that is considered useless, obsolete, or a failed endeavor.
examples
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They had to bury the dead dog behind the barn.
They had to bury the dead dog behind the barn.
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After the budget cuts, the marketing campaign was declared a dead dog.
After the budget cuts, the marketing campaign was declared a dead dog.