Used to emphasize faithfulness and unwavering devotion.

Loyalty Metaphor

Conveys a sense of warm attachment and genuine fondness.

Positive Emotion

It's figurative, not suggesting someone is acting exactly like a dog.

Indicates doing something with strong effort or persistence.

Suggests a difficult or demanding task, often with exhaustion.

While it implies hard work, it doesn't necessarily mean the effort is unwelcome.

Highlights a fierce, energetic, or forceful action or behavior.

Can express defending something important with passion and strength.

Used when someone is in a challenging situation and fights back.