Phrase

Doggy Bag

Meaning:

After eating at a restaurant, if you have spare food that you want to take home with you, they give you what is called a “doggy bag” to put it in. Basically, it’s a small container.

Examples:

  • Tell me you didn't ask our client for a doggy bag.
  • Bring a little doggy bag home for the boys.
  • Does anyone mind if I take the rest of this food in a doggy bag?
  • Anyway, I'll bring you a doggy bag or something.
  • I'll bring him a doggy bag if you'll have dinner with me.
  • Tell him I'll bring him a doggy bag if you'll have dinner with me.
  • I'll bring you a doggy bag.