How to Pronounce "dog does not eat dog"
expression
DAWG duz not eet DAWG
DOG dohz not EET DOG
Definition
This expression means that members of the same group or profession usually do not harm or betray each other.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔɡ/ /ˈdəz/, /dɪz/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈit/ /ˈdɔɡ
British English
dˈɒɡ/ /dəʊz/ /nˈɒt/ /ˈiːt/ /dˈɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWG duz not eet DAWG
UK
DOG dohz not EET DOG
Listen in Context
In court, dog does not eat dog is often true among lawyers.
The expression dog does not eat dog means colleagues usually protect each other.
In politics, dog does not eat dog can explain why scandals are covered up.
You can't expect them to testify against each other—dog does not eat dog, after all.