Idioms beginning with D
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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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
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 more ➺
Meaning: hot, sultry days.
Example: During the dog days of summer, people prefer to remain indoors and go out as little as possible. Read more ➺
Meaning: Double date means when two couples go out together for a fun or romantic activity.
Example: We went on a double date to the movies with Sarah and Mike. Read more ➺
Meaning: A duplicate of the exact nature.
Example: She is a dead ringer of one of my friends. I in fact walked up to her at an event mistaking her for my friend. Read more ➺
Meaning: a rehearsal before the actual performance
Example: Today is only a dry run so we will not be using the actual costumes. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is something that is unique
Example: It's a doozy of a painting, she is so creative. Read more ➺
Meaning: this phrase means to drink heavily, which becomes worrisome
Example: At any party that he goes, he drinks like a fish. His wife ought to control this if she can. Read more ➺
