D
Idioms beginning with "D"
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[dressing down] {n.}, {informal}
A scolding.
The sergeant gave the soldier a good dressing down because his shoes were not shined.
[dribs and drabs] {n. phr.}
Portions; small bits.
John paid Oliver back what he owed him in dribs and drabs.
[drift off] {v. phr.}
1. To fall asleep,
He kept nodding and drifting off to sleep while the lecturer was speaking.
2. To depart; leave gradually.
One by one, the sailboats drifted off over the horizon.
[drink down] {v. phr.}
To drink in one gulp; swallow entirely.
Steve was so thirsty that he drank down six glasses of orange juice in rapid succession.
[drink in] {v. phr.}
To absorb with great interest.
The tourists stood on the beach drinking in the wonderful Hawaiian sunset.
[drink like a fish] {v. phr.}
To drink (alcoholic beverages) in great quantities; to be addicted to alcohol.
John is a nice guy but, unfortunately, he drinks like a fish.
[drink up] {v. phr.}
To finish drinking; empty one's glass.
"Drink up that cough syrup," the nurse said, "and never mind the taste,"
[drive a bargain] {v. phr.}
1. To buy or sell at a good price; succeed in a trade or deal.
Tom's collie is a champion; it should be easy for Tom to drive a bargain when he sells her puppies.
* /Father drove a hard bargain with the real estate […]