Idioms beginning with D
Meaning: to disturb or irritate someone
Example: He drives me crazy with the lazy way he executes all his tasks. Read on
Meaning: to speak of or otherwise show a person or thing in its true light
Example: Your plan is excellent - it really does justice to all of the ideas we put forward. Read on
Meaning: to be quiet about it after helping someone out
Example: The man I admire the most has always taught me that discretion is the greater part of valour. Read on
Meaning: fulfilment of a wish after a long time
Example: This house is my dream come true. Read on
Meaning: no longer alive or existing
Example: When my dad finds out that I have lost the mobile phone, I am as dead as a dodo! Read on
Meaning: many people falling ill or dying around the same time
Example: It was flu season and people in our office were dropping like flies. Read on
Meaning: a situation where the outcome is not decided until the very end
Example: With both teams being equally matched and putting up an exceptional display, the match was very exiting and went down to the wire. Read on
Meaning: don't be ungrateful when you receive a gift
Example: I know you don't like the dress very much, but it was a gift; you should not look a gift horse in the mouth. Read on
Meaning: hot, sultry days
Example: During the dog days of summer, people prefer to remain indoors and go out as little as possible. Read on
Meaning: a date on which two couples go together
Example: When Jim and Sam went on a double date with their girlfriends, they had a fun evening together. Read on