Meaning of the word "a dog is man's best friend" in English
What does "a dog is man's best friend" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a dog is man's best friend
US /ə dɔɡ ɪz mænz bɛst frɛnd/
UK /ə dɒɡ ɪz mænz bɛst frɛnd/
Idiom
a common proverb used to describe the faithful and loyal nature of dogs towards humans
Example:
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My grandfather always said that a dog is man's best friend because his retriever never left his side.
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The way that puppy comforted the crying child proves that a dog is man's best friend.