Meanings
How to pronounce "call off the dogs":
AU
To ease up on after inflicting great punishment.
During a one-sided sports contest, to remove the first-string unit of a team from the game after dominating the opponent.
Example Sentences
1
The police decided to call off the dogs and end the search for the missing person.
2
The company's CEO decided to call off the dogs and cancel the planned layoffs.
3
The media's relentless criticism finally forced the celebrity to call off the dogs and issue a public apology.
4
The coach decided to call off the dogs and end the intense training sessions for a day.
5
The angry mob was ready to retaliate, but the leader managed to call off the dogs and prevent any violence.
