This saying goes back for thousands of years apparently, but wasn’t printed in English until Queen Elizabeth wrote it in a letter back in the 1500’s. Then it was printed again in a sixteenth century book of Proverbs, and even used in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. So athough it was used for a very long time, it was also popular among cowboys in the 1800’s and is occasionally used today.
It is often used to express someone getting their 15 minutes of fame or popularity. That everyone, even a dog can get a moment when it’s popular and paid attention to. It’s also sometimes used to express that even dogs are entitled to having a good day. So when you’re having an especially good day, are being complimented on your popularity, you might use this expression, too
Have you ever heard this saying before? Used it yourself? Could you see yourself using it now? Let me know in a comment!
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