to have (somebody) a face only a mother could love
Contexto
World’s ugliest dog has a face only a mother could love.
In general, describing a living creature as ugly is mean and hurtful.
Unless, of course, you’re competing in the World’s Ugliest Dog competition held each year in California.
Fuente del contexto
The Washington Post
Tipo de fuente
newspaper
Autor
Redacción
Título de la fuente
World’s ugliest dog has a face only a mother could love