in the doghouse
Meaning: In someone's bad graces; in trouble.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: Usually the "someone" in the expression is a loved one and the situation or trouble is not very serious. In Dutch and in hot water are more serious, and (have) all hell to pay is generally much stronger and more serious. IN THE LONG RUN in the end; after a long time has passed (sentence 1); after weighing all the advantages and disadvantages (sentence 2)
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More English idioms
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- jump the gun — To do something prematurely; to start early, before all the preparations have been made.
- jumping-off point — A starting place or inspiration.
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