D
Idioms beginning with "D"
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Contents of D:
[drawback] {n.}
Disadvantage; obstacle; hindrance.
The biggest drawback of Bill's plan is the cost involved.
[drawing card] {n.}
The most important figure in a multi-person event; the top entertainer during a show; the best professor or researcher at a university, etc.
During the concert series Barbra Streisand was the biggest drawing card.
* /The […]
[dream of] {v.}
To think about seriously; think about with the idea of really doing; consider seriously. — Usually used with a negative.
I wouldn't dream of wearing shorts to church.
[dress up] {v.}
1a. To put on best or special clothes.
Billy hated being dressed up and took off his best suit as soon as he got home from church.
1b. To put on a costume for fun or clothes for a part in a play.
* /Mary was dressed up to play […]