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Doggie bag

Noun

Definition: A bag used by a restaurant customer or party guest to take home leftover food, supposedly for their dog.

Examples: “The price is fair, given that you get at least two courses and will be virtually guaranteed of requesting a doggie bag at the end of it.”

“This dish is not for the timid eater, so bring along a doggie bag for the leftovers.”

“To my disappointment, despite the large portions, no doggie bags are available.”

“Anything you don’t eat you can always take home in a doggie bag.”

“My guess is this restaurant will be like the rest — a huge success — with long waits to get in and satisfied guests walking out with doggie bags.”

“I get sad when I see restaurants junking tons of perfectly good food every day - I always ask for a doggie bag when I can’t finish my meal.”

“David, ask for a doggie bag for the kids, we’re going.”

“Ask for half of the meal to be placed in a doggie bag before the food is brought to the table.”

Published in Dawn, Young World, February 18th, 2017