Idioms beginning with D
Meaning: criticize, scold or lecture someone
Example: I thought he would approve of my choices, but he ranted on like a Dutch uncle for a whole hour. Read on
Meaning: zero
Example: We had a good game, but the score was goose egg. Read on
Meaning: someone or something is exactly as they seem
Example: This medicine does exactly what it says on the tin, because I feel so much better. Read on
Meaning: rooting out the practice of corruption
Example: No matter how critical it is, Draining the swamps would be just about impossible unless we citizens take action against it in the union. Read on
Meaning: becoming obsolete
Example: The flowers are all dead as a doornail. Read on
Meaning: unable to produce movement
Example: Their company is trying to revive an income that is dead in the water. Read on
Meaning: an informal visit
Example: I hope to finish the dress before Saturday. If you want to see what it looks like you should drop by over the weekend. Read on
Meaning: an outcome that is almost assured is called as dollars to doughnuts
Example: And I'll bet dollars to donuts that he will have no strategic plan on how to effectively deny Clinton's speech. Read on
Meaning: to be so surprised at something that you have to take another look (American meaning)
Example: I did a double take when I saw how much weight my best friend had lost. Read on
Meaning: to disturb or irritate someone
Example: He drives me crazy with the lazy way he executes all his tasks. Read on
