in the doghouse
Facing cold shoulder
In the doghouse means in disfavor or trouble with someone, especially a spouse or partner.
The image is of a husband banished from the house to sleep with the dog: I forgot our anniversary—I'm in the doghouse now.
The phrase implies temporary disgrace rather than permanent rupture.
- on thin iceIn a precarious position
- remorsefulFeeling guilt for wrongdoing
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
- under fireBeing attacked or criticized
forgiveness · embarrassed · on probation · out of line · out of favor · misunderstanding · penitent · contrite · eating crow · estrangement · making amends · mending fences · guilty · cold shoulder · skating on thin ice · walking on eggshells · argument · sorrowful
- dog quotesman's best friend, loyal companion, dog loyalty, unconditional love, canine companion
- predicamentspredicament, dilemma, bind, pickle, pinch
in the doghousein favor
in good standing · on good terms · golden child · fair-haired boy · teacher's pet
in the doghouseforgiven
Granted mercy for wrongdoing
off the hook · absolved · pardoned · let off · reconciled
house, dogs, dogged, doggedly, houses, housed, housing, housebound, household