"sod a dog" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} sod a dog
  1. (UK, Ireland, mildly vulgar) Expression of surprise or annoyance. Tags: Ireland, UK, mildly, vulgar
    Sense id: en-sod_a_dog-en-intj-HSkBtORk Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English

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