Exploring Dog Metaphors in Human Relations

The post explores various dog-related metaphors that reflect human social dynamics and hierarchies. It discusses phrases like "dog does not eat dog" and "dog-eat-dog world" to illustrate solidarity and competition. Additionally, it examines expressions involving rank, such as "top dog" and "underdog," while highlighting the rich imagery derived from dogs in language.

Lessons from the book of life

During the final rallies of her election campaign, US presidential candidate Kamala Harris drew on one metaphor time and time again. She said she was determined, or she saw a nation determined, ‘to turn the page on hatred and division’.