To seek someone or something to blame.

Etymology:

  • Referring to the tendency some people have to vent their frustrations on things which appear to be unable to defend themselves, such as dogs.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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एक कुत्ते को देखने के लिए लात मारो

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