"the dog ate my homework" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the dog ate my homework
  1. (cliché, also attributively) A stereotypical unconvincing excuse for not completing school homework, or (by extension) not meeting one's obligations. Wikipedia link: the dog ate my homework Tags: also, attributive
    Sense id: en-the_dog_ate_my_homework-en-phrase-sn~P3k7P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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