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every dog is valiant at his own door
every dog is valiant at his own door
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used to imply that people or animals tend to be more confident and assertive in their own familiar surroundings, and may show more courage when defending their own territory
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Even though he's usually very timid and shy, my cat turns into a fierce protector when he's near his food bowl - every dog is valiant at his own door, as they say.
