Idioms in alphabetical order
Here're 36 idioms starting with D.DAMN (SOMEONE) WITH FAINT PRAISE
to criticize in such a way that one appears to be praising when in fact one is condemning or disapproving
DARK HORSE
a competitor who is little-known by most people but who is expected to win by someone more knowledgeable
DAWN ON (SOMEONE)
to realize smth. that was perhaps already apparent to others
DAYS ARE NUMBERED, (SOMEONE'S/SMTH.'S)
there is only a short time before smth. ends
DEAD TO THE WORLD
fast asleep
DEAL (SOMEONE) IN/OUT
to include someone in smth., especially a card game
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
an unpolished or unsophisticated person that has potential
DIVIDE THE SPOILS
to give portions of the goods captured during a war to the winners of the war
DO (SOMEONE) A GOOD TURN
to do someone a favor without having been asked and without expecting a favor in return
DO AN ABOUT-FACE
to change one’s behavior or mind abruptly and (often) apparently without reason
DO ONE'S PART
to to contribute work to that of others in a group
DO OR DIE
to act out of necessity, even if the outcome is unpleasant (1&2) or to try one’s hardest despite the likelihood of failure
DO THE DONKEY WORK
to do the hard, boring part of a job
DOG DAYS (OF SUMMER)
very hot days
DOG-EARED
well-worn
DOG-EAT-DOG
ruthless, competitive, and fast-paced
DOT THE I'S AND CROSS THE T'S
to be very careful and attentive to detail
DOWN AND OUT
having no money or job
DOWN IN THE DUMPS
depressed
DOWN IN THE MOUTH
unhappy
DOWN TO EARTH
practical and rational; unpretentious
DOWN TO THE WIRE
to the deadline
DRAG ONE'S FEET
to do smth. slowly or not start it because you do not want to do it
DRAG ONE'S HEELS
to move slowly and reluctantly because one does not want to do smth..
DRAW A BLANK
to be unable to remember
DRAW A VEIL OVER SMTH.
do not speak about smth. because it is unpleasant and you do not want to think about it
DRAW THE LINE AT (SMTH.)
to not allow smth. beyond a certain acceptable point
DRESSED TO KILL
dressed to make a strong impression, usually in fancy or stylish clothes
DRINK LIKE A FISH
to drink too much alcohol
DRIVE (ONE'S) PIGS TO MARKET
to snore
DRIVE A HARD BARGAIN
negotiate firmly to get a good deal
DROP IN THE BUCKET, A
an extremely small amount compared to the whole, usually much less than what is needed or wanted
DRUM (SOMEONE)/GET DRUMMED OUT OF THE CORPS
to expel someone from a group or organization
DUCK SOUP
smth. that is easy to do
DUTCH TREAT {GO DUTCH}
each person pays for himself or herself; to share the cost
DYED IN THE WOOL
having a trait that is thoroughly ingrained or basic to one’s nature
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