look for a dog to kick en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Referring to the tendency some people have to vent their frustrations on things which appear to be unable to defend themselves, such as dogs.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To seek someone or something to blame.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| looking for a dog to kick | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| looks for a dog to kick | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| looked for a dog to kick | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| looked for a dog to kick | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Relateds
scapegoat · it is easy to find a stick to beat a dog · displaced aggression