"on dead dogs" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Etymology templates: {{or else||no}} no Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} on dead dogs (not comparable)
  1. (US, slang) Used to express that the speaker is telling the truth. Tags: US, not-comparable, slang
    Sense id: en-on_dead_dogs-en-adv-Biudt29V Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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