Idioms beginning with D
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Meaning: Goods sold without taxes or import duties, usually at airports or international travel zones.
Example: She bought a bottle of perfume at a duty-free shop in the airport to save money on taxes. Read more ➺
Meaning: Strongly fixed in one's beliefs, opinions, or habits and unlikely to change.
Example: John is a dyed in the wool conservative who has never supported any other political party. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suddenly reveal shocking or very important news.
Example: During the staff meeting, the manager drop the bomb by announcing that the company would relocate to another state. Read more ➺
Meaning: To show great happiness or excitement openly and emotionally.
Example: When he heard about his promotion, he danced and sang with pure excitement. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very long time; ages.
Example: They've lived in that town for donkey's years, and everyone knows them. Read more ➺
Meaning: To make a mistake or fail to do something you were responsible for.
Example: The manager dropped the ball when he forgot to send the report on time. Read more ➺
Meaning: Feeling sad, unhappy, or low in spirits.
Example: After losing his job, John looked down in the mouth for several days. Read more ➺
Meaning: A severe scolding or strong reprimand, usually from a superior.
Example: The manager gave the late employees a dressing-down for missing the meeting. Read more ➺
Meaning: A polite way of asking permission or making a request.
Example: do you mind if I open the window? It's getting stuffy in here. Read more ➺
Meaning: To calculate numbers or perform arithmetic operations.
Example: The accountant had to do the math carefully to prepare the financial report for the quarter. Read more ➺
