"dogs are barking" meaning in English

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Phrase

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  1. (colloquial, used after a possessive: "my", "his", "her", etc) Feet hurt (are achy or in pain; usually from a lot of walking or other exertion). Tags: colloquial Related terms: dog-tired
    Sense id: en-dogs_are_barking-en-phrase-v-wW9eBR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Pain
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          "ref": "2007 September 1, Rhonda Rhea, High Heels in High Places: Walking Worthy in Way Cute Shoes, Revell, →ISBN, page 177:",
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