in the doghouse

Meaning

in the doghouse

(informal) In a situation of being the object of someone's anger or disapproval, especially one's spouse.
Synonym: doghoused

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

unpopular loathed in hot water in someone's bad books in the dogbox

Antonyms

popular wanted chosen selected approved preferred
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Examples

“Although I’m clearly in the doghouse, I’m thankful that the mayor is willing to give me a chance to get over this and get back to being a nurturing and positive force within the administration,” he said. Source: Internet

Although I’m clearly in the doghouse, I’m thankful that the mayor is willing to give me a chance to get over this and get back to being a nurturing and positive force within the administration,” he said. Source: Internet

Many will not speak publicly against A.L. for fear of being put in the doghouse, as reportedly some have experienced. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

in the doghouse

Close letter words and terms

in the district in the dock in the dogbox in the domestic markets in the domicile in the drink