Phrase
displaying embarrassment or shame after doing something wrong
with my tail between my legs
I came home really late with my tail between my legs. I was ashamed because I was so drunk! Can you believe I fell against a table and broke it?!
Phrase
someone seems more hostile or aggressive than is the case
bark is worse than his bite
Ah, your girlfriend's bark is worse than her bite. I'm sure she won't stay angry for long. She's good at forgiving and forgetting, right?
Phrase
a container a restaurant provides to take home food you have not finished
doggy bag
It turns out mine was OK, but too much food! I'll get a doggy bag for the leftovers. And you know, my hangover is gone. Good to be going home now.