In the movie Sweet Home Alabama what does her mom mean when she....?!
Question: When Melanies boyfriend from NY walks into the double wide with Melanies dad what does her mom mean when she says oh, if I would have know we were having company I would have put on the dog?
Answers: When Melanies boyfriend from NY walks into the double wide with Melanies dad what does her mom mean when she says oh, if I would have know we were having company I would have put on the dog?
Meaning she would've had time to gotten ready and put on some clothes or makeup. "To make a show of wealth or elegance: 'The annual ball gave everyone a chance to dress up and put on the dog.'"
When you put on the dog you go all out - make things fancy, or maybe make a big meal.