"man bites dog" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Rhymes: -ɒɡ Etymology: Shortened version of a phrase attributed to various 19th-century journalists: "When a dog bites a man, that is not news, because it happens so often. But if a man bites a dog, that is news." Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} man bites dog
  1. (journalism) A situation that is worth reporting on because it is unusual or bizarre. Wikipedia link: man bites dog Categories (topical): Mass media Translations (situation worth reporting): mand bider hund (Danish)
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