A barking cough is a loud, harsh cough caused by respiratory inflammation or blockage, often associated with croup. It can also be caused by other infections, ingested objects, or psychological factors. While croup is treatable, other diseases like whooping cough and epiglottitis can be fatal. Barking cough can also occur for psychological or neurological reasons. […]
The idiom “barking up the wrong tree” means making a mistake or misjudgment. It comes from hunting dogs barking at the wrong tree when they have cornered prey. The phrase has been used since the early 1800s and is now used to describe any misguided research or misjudgment. It can also be used to indicate […]
The phrase “barking up the wrong tree” comes from using trained dogs to hunt game. It means pursuing an idea based on faulty logic or understanding, and was first used in print in 1832 by American author James Kirk Paulding. The phrase “barking up the wrong tree” appears to be an expression of American origin, […]
