Barking Up the Wrong Tree...
By kykidd
@kykidd (6812)
United States
February 1, 2008 4:03pm CST
Ever wonder where this expression came from. I thought it was pretty interesting, because I have heard this expression used a many of times although I had never given thought about it's origination.
Here's the answer....
When hunting dogs would bark at the bottom of a tree they mistakenly thought their prey was hiding, hence "barking up the wrong tree".
That was way too easy. Wonder why I never thought of that.
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3 responses
@Angelwhispers (8978)
• United States
1 Feb 08
that one was to easy :)) I have a discussion going about Sayings that are hard to translate into other languages. Some of the posters brought to the table some interesting ones. I had a lot of fun with it. I find it so interesting too how some sayings from other countries and cultures even get convoluted when translated into English.
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@cynicalandoutspoken (4725)
• United States
1 Feb 08
I have used that saying plenty of times especially around my step brother. I would have a guy over and my step brother being who he is would get all flush and start to flirt and I would have to tell him he is barking up the wrong tree.
To see the meaning now it is rather funny that it could be that simple.
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@sunshinelady (7609)
• United States
1 Feb 08
A very simple answer. And the saying stuck being used in other way. That is interesting. I like to see the origin of where sayings come from.
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@sunshinelady (7609)
• United States
1 Feb 08
You have a great day also. I like when a discussion is posted like this. To me it is interesting to find out where a saying has it's origin from. This is Friday and I am off of work due to the snow. So have a great week end.
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