Meanings
How to pronounce "tail wagging the dog":
AU
A minor or secondary part of something controlling or dominating the whole or the main part.
Example Sentences
1
The marketing team is so focused on promoting the new product that the product development is becoming secondary - it's a case of the tail wagging the dog.
2
In our company, the financial department seems to have the tail wagging the dog, making decisions that should be made by the executive team.
3
The celebrity's demands were so outrageous that the event organizers had to give in, with the tail wagging the dog.
4
The lead actor's constant demands and tantrums on set resulted in the tail wagging the dog, delaying the entire production.