dog days
The term "dog days" originates from the ancient belief that the rising of the star Sirius, known as the Dog Star, brought extreme heat and misfortune.
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Definition
B2Weather
(informal)The hottest and most humid days of summer, typically occurring between early July and early September in the Northern Hemisphere.
Example
- We decided to go to the beach to cool off during the dog days of summer.
C1General
(idiomatic)A period characterized by stagnation, inactivity, or lack of progress.
Example
- The company experienced a few dog days before the new product launch.
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