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dog's eye
What does dog's eye mean?
A meat pie; classically eaten with 'dead horse' (sauce).
"I'll have a dog's eye with dead horse, thanks."
Origin
Rhyming slang: 'dog's eye' = pie.
Frequently asked questions
What does dog's eye mean?
Dog's eye is Australian rhyming slang for a meat pie.
Why is a meat pie called a dog's eye?
It is rhyming slang, where 'dog's eye' rhymes with 'pie'.
What is dog's eye with dead horse?
It is a meat pie with tomato sauce, since 'dead horse' is rhyming slang for sauce.
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