A doggy bag Meaning in English
expression · lemma: doggy bag
التعريف
A container or bag that you get at a restaurant to take home leftover food you didn’t finish eating.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
"Doggy bag" is informal and common in US culture, though it's rarely for an actual dog. Most people use it to take their own leftovers home. At higher-end restaurants, staff may use the phrase "box it up for you" or simply "to-go box." In the UK and other countries, the expression is less common.
جمل نموذجية
Can I have a doggy bag for my leftovers, please?
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She put the pizza in a doggy bag to take home.
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He didn’t finish his meal, so he asked for a doggy bag.
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Don’t be shy about asking for a doggy bag—lots of people do it.
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They offered a doggy bag before I even finished eating.
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If there’s too much food, just ask for a doggy bag and take it for later.
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