English / idiom
In the Doghouse
MEANING IN ENGLISH
In disfavor or disgrace with someone, typically due to a blunder or offense
In context
01
Mark found himself in the doghouse after spending the whole anniversary weekend fishing with friends instead of being home.
02
She was in the doghouse for tracking muddy hiking boots across the pristine living room carpet.
Synonyms
out of favor,in disgrace,in trouble
Antonyms
in someone's good graces,high in favor,cherished
Collocations
be in the doghouse,put someone in the doghouse,end up in the doghouse