Meaning of the word "why keep a dog and bark yourself" in English
What does "why keep a dog and bark yourself" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
why keep a dog and bark yourself
US /waɪ kiːp ə dɔːɡ ænd bɑːrk jərˈsɛlf/
UK /waɪ kiːp ə dɒɡ ænd bɑːk jɔːˈsɛlf/
Idiom
used to say that you should not do a task yourself if you have someone else to do it for you
Example:
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I've hired a personal assistant to handle my emails; after all, why keep a dog and bark yourself?
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You shouldn't be doing the cleaning if you pay for a maid; why keep a dog and bark yourself?