VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Puppy Dog Eyes

Meaning:

A begging look

Examples:

  • When my dog wants a treat, he gives me his best puppy dog eyes and I can't resist.
  • The little girl gave her dad puppy dog eyes when she wanted to stay up late to watch a movie.
  • The salesman used his puppy dog eyes to try and convince the customer to make the purchase.
  • The actor gave the camera his best puppy dog eyes to convey a sense of vulnerability in the scene.
  • The child begged for a new toy with puppy dog eyes, hoping to sway their parents into buying it for them.
  • The dog shelter used photos of their puppies with big, sad puppy dog eyes to encourage adoptions.
  • The husband gave his wife puppy dog eyes when he wanted her to forgive him after a disagreement.
  • The little boy gave his teacher puppy dog eyes when he asked for an extension on his homework.
  • The politician used his puppy dog eyes to try and gain public sympathy during a campaign.
  • The cat gave its owner puppy dog eyes to get some extra treats.
  • The actress used her puppy dog eyes to try and win over the casting director during her audition.
  • The child gave their parents puppy dog eyes when they wanted to get a pet hamster.
  • The student gave their teacher puppy dog eyes when asking for a better grade on their assignment.
  • The girlfriend gave her boyfriend puppy dog eyes when she wanted him to take her out to dinner.
  • The puppy gave its owner puppy dog eyes when it wanted to go for a walk.
  • The little girl gave her grandma puppy dog eyes when she wanted to stay up late for a sleepover.
  • The waiter gave the customer puppy dog eyes to try and increase their tip.
  • The young actor gave the director puppy dog eyes when he wanted a second chance at a scene.
  • The child gave their mom puppy dog eyes when they wanted to skip their bath.
  • The model used her puppy dog eyes to try and convince the designer to let her wear a certain outfit on the runway.