What does it mean to say "bring a million dog owners to heel (forgive the pun) " in:?

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What does it mean to say "bring a million dog owners to heel (forgive the pun) " in:?

Some of this American canine history flashed through my mind as I read of Beijing's attempts to bring a million dog owners to heel (forgive the pun) in the Chinese capital.

2006-12-01 23:05:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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"to heel" means to make them behave or get them to act how they want them to act. To influence usually not in a polite way.

2006-12-01 23:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by opheliaissaved 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

To punish a large group of dog owners - literally.

2006-12-02 07:39:07 · answer #2 · answered by Lightbringer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The other two have already given the answers. thanks for the two points

2006-12-02 08:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋