Idioms beginning with D

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dull as dishwater

Meaning: Extremely boring or uninteresting.

Example: The lecture was dull as dishwater, and several students fell asleep. Read more ➺


deny, defend, depose

Meaning: Refers to a sequence where an organization initially rejects allegations, subsequently justifies its actions, and ultimately faces consequences or removal when accountability is enforced.

Example: The insurance company’s approach was to deny, defend, depose, frustrating claimants at every stage of the process. Read more ➺


down the hatch

Meaning: An expression used to encourage someone to drink, especially alcohol, implying that the drink should be consumed immediately.

Example: He raised his glass and said, "down the hatch," before drinking. Read more ➺


digital detox

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 ➺


drop dead

Meaning: used to emphasize how charming something or someone is.

Example: Extremely gorgeous: "She walked into the room looking drop-dead gorgeous." Read more ➺


dog and pony show

Meaning: an elaborate exhibition or presentation.

Example: The company denied spending on the dog and pony shows. Read more ➺


dog days of summer

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 ➺


diamond in the rough

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 ➺


drive home

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 ➺


dead end

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 ➺


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