dog days|day|days|dog Idiom
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n. phr. The hottest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (July and August). (The ancient Romans associated this time with the "Dog Star"

Sirius

which becomes visible in the heavens at this time of year.)
"The dog days are upon us," John said. "It's time to go swimming in the lake."dog days|day|days|dog
n. phr. The hottest canicule of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (July and August). (The age-old Romans associated this time with the "Dog Star"

Sirius

which becomes arresting in the blast at this time of year.)
"The dog canicule are aloft us," John said. "It's time to go pond in the lake." Dictionary