Idioms beginning with D
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don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Meaning: don't make everything dependent on one thing
Example: It would be better if you applied to several companies instead of just one; don't put all your eggs in one basket. Read more ➺
drastic times call for drastic measures
Meaning: extreme circumstances can only be resolved by equally extreme actions
Example: After the company had posted losses for the third consecutive year, the board decided to replace all of its top management. After all, drastic times call for drastic measures. Read more ➺
Meaning: a usually humorous way of telling someone not to pursue something full time as he or she is not good at it
Example: I watched your performance at the theater today. My advice is don't give up your day job. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who argues against something just to test it.
Example: I'll play devil's advocate and point out the flaws in your plan. Read more ➺
don’t count your chickens before they hatch
Meaning: do not count on something that has not yet happened
Example: Before committing to make the payment, wait till you receive the money from the bank. Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Read more ➺
Meaning: To achieve the desired result or solve a problem.
Example: Adding a bit more seasoning will do the trick and make the dish taste better. Read more ➺
Meaning: be concerned with something
Example: We will have to plan our strategy to deal with the rising incident of theft. Read more ➺
Meaning: In small amounts at a time.
Example: The donations came in dribs and drabs, so the charity had to wait months to reach its goal. Read more ➺
Meaning: make an unexpected, startling or disturbing announcement
Example: My sister dropped a bombshell by announcing she was discontinuing her study for a job. Read more ➺
Meaning: situation where two bad things happen at the same time
Example: Boss fired me from the job and I lost my wallet too, what a double whammy? Read more ➺
