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let the puppies breathe

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.

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Submitted by TriplePurple on March 07, 2024

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