Phrase guide

in the doghouse

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

In a situation of being the object of someone's anger or disapproval, especially one's spouse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: doghoused

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: epäsuosiossa — Experiencing someone's anger or disapproval
  • German: in Ungnade — Experiencing someone's anger or disapproval
  • Italian: in disgrazia — Experiencing someone's anger or disapproval
  • Russian: в опа́ле (v opále) — Experiencing someone's anger or disapproval
  • Russian: в неми́лости (v nemílosti) — Experiencing someone's anger or disapproval
  • Russian: в заго́не (v zagóne) — Experiencing someone's anger or disapproval