Idioms beginning with D
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does exactly what it says on the tin
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 more ➺
Meaning: To remove corruption, dishonesty, or bad people from a government or organization.
Example: The candidate promised to drain the swamp after years of corruption scandals in the capital. Read more ➺
Meaning: unable to produce movement
Example: Their company is trying to revive an income that is dead in the water. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: to disturb or irritate someone
Example: He drives me crazy with the lazy way he executes all his tasks. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
discretion is the greater part of valour
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 more ➺
Meaning: fulfilment of a wish after a long time
Example: This house is my dream come true. Read more ➺
