B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Fare una vita da cani
To have a dog's life
Literal Translation
"To lead a dog's life"
What it means
Describes a miserable, exhausting, or undignified existence.
Example in context
"Con quell'orario di lavoro fa una vita da cani — non ha tempo per niente."
"With that work schedule, she has a dog's life — no time for anything."
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