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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To (let the tail) wag the dog

Home The Lexicon To (let the tail) wag the dog

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To (let the tail) wag the dog

Definition

Minor element controlling a more important one.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Canines

Grammatical Subcategory

Verbs: Actions/States of Being

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