[On the Korean phrase "He worked like he was attending the grave of his wife's uncle" meaning "They didn't put much effort into the job"]
So, like "shagging the dog"?
Not really. Not really, Katherine. Is there something you want to share with us? "Like shagging the dog?"
Yeah, if you don't work very hard, you're just shagging the dog.
NOT IN THIS COUNTRY, MADAM! IN THIS COUNTRY WHEN WE SHAG A DOG WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE DOING! And it is pretty hard work, let me tell you...
Not as easy as it looks, let me tell you that.
So, in Canada, you have the phrase "shagging the dog"?
Yeah, or "shagging the sheep" if you want.
Again, perfectly common practice over here, but not considered a light or unburdensome task.
It just means, like, having an easy day.
There's a lot I have to learn about Canada...
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