Dog stops barking at the mailman.

Meaning: The common pet ceases or discontinues making a short loud sound directed at the person who delivers mail.

Choice of Words: Dog is a common pet. Stops means to cease or discontinue. Barking means making a short loud sound. At means directed towards or in the presence of. Mailman is a person who delivers mail.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Dog stops barking, wags tail.
• Dog stops barking for a while.
• Dog stops barking.
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• The dog is barking.
• The dog is barking at the tree.
• The dog is barking loudly.
• The dog ran quickly after the ball, barking loudly.
• The frightened cat ran quickly away from the barking dog.