cat and dog life: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

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    UKUSGlobalinformalcolloquial
    • A domestic life marked by frequent quarrels, bickering, or hostility between partners or household members.
    • A turbulent or contentious relationship characterised by persistent conflict.

    Examples

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    • After years of living a cat and dog life, they finally decided to seek counseling to improve their relationship.

      Después de años de vivir peleando constantemente, finalmente decidieron buscar terapia para mejorar su relación.

    • The couple’s cat and dog life made family gatherings tense and uncomfortable for everyone involved.

      La vida conflictiva de la pareja hacía que las reuniones familiares fueran tensas e incómodas para todos.

    • Living a cat and dog life is exhausting; constant arguments leave no room for peace at home.

      Vivir una vida de perros es agotador; las constantes discusiones no dejan espacio para la paz en casa.

Examples:

  • EN: President Kang and CEO Yoo from Dongsung Group lead a cat and dog life.
    ES: El Presidente Kan y la CEO Yoo del grupo Dongsung llevan una vida de perros y gatos.

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