Idioms beginning with D
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Meaning: a period when someone refrains from using electronic devices to reduce stress and focus on real-life interactions.
Example: Many people find a digital detox beneficial for reducing anxiety and improving sleep patterns. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to emphasize how charming something or someone is.
Example: Extremely gorgeous: "She walked into the room looking drop-dead gorgeous." Read more ➺
Meaning: an elaborate exhibition or presentation.
Example: The company denied spending on the dog and pony shows. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to describe hot, sultry days.
Example: Lemonade is a classic drink to keep yourself cool during the dog days of summer. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone or something of high quality but undeveloped.
Example: I found an old coin while gardening. I think it's a diamond in the rough. Read more ➺
Meaning: strongly emphasize or reinforce a point.
Example: The instructor repeated the key point slowly to drive home the importance of following safety procedures. Read more ➺
Meaning: a position or job with no hope of progress; a blind alley.
Example: The interlocutors have reached a dead end in their efforts to discover a peaceful solution to the imbroglio. Read more ➺
Meaning: gain an advantage over others by creating divisions.
Example: The plan today is to divide and conquer to complete our coursework. Read more ➺
Meaning: cause a system, organization, or activity to fail or come to an end.
Example: The shutdown of the local iron industry tolled the death knell for the village. Read more ➺
Meaning: always a doubtful person.
Example: He's such a doubting Thomas that he won't believe unless he sees things through his eyes. Read more ➺
