Idioms beginning with D
Meaning: doomed, finished, or defeated.
Example: I doubt she'll leave the hospital. Her illness has her down for the count. Read on
Meaning: every day, without respite.
Example: They had to endure the city's dirt and noise day in, day out. Read on
Meaning: to do something that has negative consequences for you, even though these consequences can be easily seen.
Example: She dug her own grave when she started talking behind her boss's back. Read on
Meaning: to do a share of a task.
Example: When people can "do their bit", they are helping support a larger cause. Read on
Meaning: a miserable and unpleasant life
Example: Mark's been leading a dog's life since he was fired from the job. Read on
Meaning: an expert or skilled person
Example: Sophia is a dab hand at cooking. Read on
Meaning: to be angry, irritable or in a temper
Example: Geoff was in one of his black moods today, and no amount of cajoling could snap him out of it. Read on
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
