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Idiom: Lap Dog

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A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.

A person who behaves in a servile manner, such as a sycophantic employee or a fawning lover.

Example Sentences

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She disagrees with everything I say and acts like a lap dog for the boss.
2
He treats her like a lap dog, always making decisions for her.
3
Don't be a lap dog, stand up for yourself!
4
She became his lap dog after he threatened to fire her.
5
The politician's lap dog constantly defends his every move.

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