to let the dog see the rabbit In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase " to let the dog see the rabbit", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of to let the dog see the rabbit (redirected from let the dog see the rabbit )

Let the dog see the rabbit American British informal verb phrase

If you say that you let the dog see the rabbit, you mean that you allow him to work the way he wants without interference or obstruction.

Stand aside and say nothing. Let the dog see the rabbit.

You'd better let the dog see the rabbit first and then give the explanation later.

When you are in the race, you should ignore the whistles and yells and just let the dog see the rabbit.

Grammar and Usage of Let the dog see the rabbit

Verb Forms

  • to let the dog see the rabbit
  • lets the dog see the rabbit
  • let the dog see the rabbit
  • letting the dog see the rabbit

The verb "let" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Let the dog see the rabbit

This phrase originates from the hunting dog, commonly a greyhound not knowing what to do until it sees its prey "the rabbit".

The Origin Cited: https://www.urbandictionary.com/ .
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