Idioms beginning with D
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Meaning: To follow someone persistently or closely.
Example: The detective was hired to dog around the suspect for a week. Read more ➺
don’t judge a book by its cover
Meaning: Outward looks don't reveal true character or quality.
Example: The café looks old, but don't judge a book by its cover; it serves the best coffee in town. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to something that has both positive and negative effects.
Example: Social media is a double-edged sword—it connects people but also spreads misinformation. Read more ➺
Meaning: Accept death peacefully, often feeling content or fulfilled.
Example: After seeing his family gathered one last time, he died with a smile. Read more ➺
Meaning: Annoy someone to the point of frustration or anger.
Example: His constant humming was starting to drive me nuts during the meeting. Read more ➺
Meaning: Sleeping deeply and unresponsive to external stimuli.
Example: After the long hike, he was dead to the world by 9 PM. Read more ➺
Meaning: Double meaning; hidden meaning or double sense.
Example: The comedian's joke was full of double entendre, making the audience laugh for more than one reason. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to mock someone who is overly hopeful without any real plan.
Example: The startup pitch was all delulu with no solulu—big dreams but no business model. Read more ➺
Meaning: Engaging in activities that lead to unnecessary delays or wasting time by loitering or delaying.
Example: Stop dilly-dallying and finish your homework before dinner. Read more ➺
Meaning: Unquestionably lifeless; entirely devoid of life or function.
Example: After the power outage, the old radio was dead as a doornail. Read more ➺
