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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To tuck one’s tail between one’s legs

Home The Lexicon To tuck one’s tail between one’s legs

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To tuck one’s tail between one’s legs

Definition

Leave a place or a situation in shame or defeat.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Canines

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