Every Man and His Dog vineyard is a hidden gem in Tasmania’s picturesque Coal River Valley, offering wine enthusiasts and nature lovers a captivating experience. In fact, one of Professor Ueno’s former students, Hirokichi Saito, who also happened to be an expert on the Akita breed, got wind of Hachikō’s story. More than fifty people weighed in. Some reasoned that there was a compound subject but the noun closest to the verb is singular, so the writer should choose owns. That thinking is based on the prescriptive rule for disjunctions like or rather than conjunctions like and. When there is a compound subject joined by or, the noun closest to the verb determines agreement: Example: The new employee refused to share her ideas with the team, even though they could have helped the project. She was like a dog in the manger. As some commenters on Everyone and his dog pointed out, there is also the question of the pronoun. One suggested that everyone and everybody “used to be” singular and thus required singular pronouns (as in Everyone has his or her own cup), but that today more and more speakers, writers, and style guides were recommending singular their. It’s certainly true that singular their is well on its way to becoming the norm, but the idea that everyone and everybody used to require singular verbs needs some context and correction.

So should the verb be the plural own because the compound subject is connected by and? Some people suggested resolving the issue by relying on substitution or analogy: “Both the poodle and everyone are singular,” someone proposed. “Replace them both with other normal singular nouns to figure out the construction.”Example: Darlene is the company president, but if you look closely, you’ll see it’s really her assistant making the decisions. Her assistant is the tail that wags the dog. Wikimedia Commons This stuffed replica of Hachikō is currently on display at the National Science Museum of Japan in Ueno, Tokyo. Meaning: A situation in which people will do anything to be successful, even if it means harming others. But in 1948, the beloved pet was immortalized in a new statue erected in Shibuya Station, where it remains to this day.

Hachikō’s story finally came to an end on March 8, 1935, when he was found dead in the streets of Shibuya at the age of 11. When a team or an athlete is expected to lose in a competition, they are the underdogs. We’re talking about boxing, tennis, football, and other sports. This word is also used to describe a person that overcomes a challenge despite all odds. In dogfighting, the term “underdog” was first introduced in the late 1880s when talking about a hound that lost a brawl.

This event is run and hosted by WATSSUP Watsons Bay Stand Up Paddling . WATSSUP are paddleboard and fitness enthusiasts, an ASI accredited Stand Up Paddle School based in Watsons Bay, an integrated part of the Eastern Suburbs community; owned by Mermaid Joanna Kyriazakos and Bondi Rescue’s Lifeguard Terry McDermott. Example: The business world can be dog-eat-dog. Companies will do whatever it takes to stay ahead of the competition. The world is a harsh place, and you have to fight to earn your spot—that’s what this idiom represents. You’ll often hear people involved in finances, marketing, and commerce use it. Sometimes, dog-eat-dog has a more severe, violent meaning, like fellow humans being ready to cause each other pain to get to the top. This expression was first mentioned in 1794 3. Beyond being a renowned winery, our vineyard (and Chocolate factory) near Hobart also serves as the perfect countryside wedding venue, setting the stage for your special day. Say "I do" amidst the beauty of our vineyard, surrounded by rolling hills and flourishing vines. Our dedicated team is committed to creating a memorable wedding experience that reflects your unique love story.