take your shoes off and let your feet (puppies) breathe
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- The term "puppies" came to be used as another word for feet in 1958 after Hush Puppies, a registered brand of shoes were introduced in the United States
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Coming home after a long day at work, her husband said "Let the puppies breathe" as he took off his shoes.
Submitted by TriplePurple on March 07, 2024
Modified by TriplePurple on March 07, 2024
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