Idioms beginning with D
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Meaning: cause a system, organization, or activity to fail or come to an end.
Example: The shutdown of the local iron industry tolled the death knell for the village. Read more ➺
Meaning: always a doubtful person.
Example: He's such a doubting Thomas that he won't believe unless he sees things through his eyes. Read more ➺
Meaning: very casual attitude.
Example: The opening batsman's devil-may-care approach may ruin his chances of securing a permanent spot in the team. Read more ➺
Meaning: do what is required.
Example: So far, the team's new player has failed to deliver the goods. He failed to open his account in his first three games. Read more ➺
Meaning: be too tired to do any more.
Example: He was done in after working the night shift. Read more ➺
Meaning: at a future point or end.
Example: Somewhere down the road, I think he'll make it big. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do something slowly because you do not want to do it.
Example: I suspect the government is dragging its heels over this issue. Read more ➺
Meaning: an event that people think will be exciting but that is disappointing when it happens.
Example: People were expecting a big celebration, but what they got was a damp squib. Read more ➺
Meaning: disappear or change very slowly
Example: This proposal has some radical parts that will die hard. Read more ➺
Meaning: a time when people are punished for their past mistakes.
Example: The reckless behavior of drug-taking college students went unabated until the day of reckoning came—they were all sent home. Read more ➺
