Meaning of the word "a dog's life" in English

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a dog's life

US /ə dɔɡz laɪf/
UK /ə dɔɡz laɪf/
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Idiom

1.

a life that is difficult, unpleasant, and full of problems

Example:
He works long hours for little pay; it's really a dog's life.
After losing his job, he felt like he was living a dog's life.
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