Phrase guide
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verb
To make a horrible or catastrophic mistake; to screw the pooch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, especially, uncommon, vulgar
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To avoid work; to make it appear as if one is working.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, especially, uncommon, vulgar
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Synonyms: dog it, soldier
Antonyms: none provided
History
1935, US; originally in sense “loaf, fritter” (compare fuck around).
