"do someone's dags" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From darings. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} do someone's dags pl (plural only)
  1. (UK, slang, obsolete) To defy someone by doing something that they are unable to do. Tags: UK, obsolete, plural, plural-only, slang
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