watchdog

Definition

  • noun: a dog that is trained to guard a place
  • noun: a dog kept to guard property
  • synonyms: guard dog, bandog, porter

Examples

  • consumer/environmental 'watchdogs'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I shall remember to pay it to myself. - You're late. - I was informed as he left the hotel. So I'm on time. - I said to tie up your watchdogs. - He won't be followed. This place won't be the same without you. I've already spoken to Ferrari. You'll still win at roulette. (..)
    1942 Casablanca
  • (..) with Laszlo in the visitor's pen. I'm gonna miss you. You're the only one here who has even less scruples than I. Thanks. Go ahead, Ricky. Call off your watchdogs when you let him go. I don't want them around today. I'm taking no chances, not even with you. Should we draw it up, (..)
    1942 Casablanca