dig up
to discover or uncover something hidden or forgotten
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
digital courage
Bravery or confidence when expressing oneself online
dim and distant
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dime's worth
a small amount of something, especially advice or opinion
diminishing returns
A situation where increased effort yields less benefit
dine and dash
Leave a restaurant without paying the bill
dine on ashes
To suffer disappointment or frustration
dip a toe into
To try something new or unfamiliar cautiously
dip into
To take or use a small amount of something temporarily
dip one's finger in
to try or participate in something slightly
dip one's toe in
To try something new cautiously
dip one's wick
to have sexual intercourse
diplomatic flu
A pretended illness to avoid an unpleasant situation
dire straits
A very difficult or desperate situation
director of first impressions
A receptionist or person who greets clients or customers
dirt file
a collection of compromising information
dirty laundry
Personal secrets or scandals
dirty look
an angry or disapproving stare
dirty money
Money obtained or used for illegal or immoral purposes
dirty pool
Unfair or unscrupulous behavior
dirty word
a swear word or obscene term
dirty work
Unpleasant or unscrupulous tasks
discretion is the better part of valour
Caution is often more advantageous than bravery
Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells
A person who writes to complain about something, often in a self-righteous manner
dishpan hands
rough, dry, and chapped hands
dismal science
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dive and drive
To drive immediately after diving or snorkeling without allowing time for decompression
dive in
start something enthusiastically without preparation
divide and conquer
To win or achieve something by creating divisions or disagreements among opponents
do a bunk
to leave quickly or escape
do a number on
to severely harm or damage someone or something
do a slow burn
to feel or express increasing anger or frustration
Do as I say, not as I do
Follow my advice, even if I don't follow it myself
do as you would be done by
Treat others as you want them to treat you
do away with
get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary
do by halves
to do something incompletely or inadequately
do cartwheels
To feel or express great joy or excitement
do down
to criticize or belittle someone
do drugs
To take illegal or recreational drugs
do exactly what it says on the tin
Means what it claims, does what is expected
do ill
to act wrongly or unkindly
do it tough
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
do justice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
do me a favour
help me or do something for me
do me a lemon
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
do not bite the hand that feeds you
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
do not burn your bridges behind you
Do not destroy your connections or opportunities
Do not carry coals to Newcastle
Do not take something to a place where it is already plentiful
do not cast your pearls before swine
Do not share valuable things with those who will not appreciate them
do not change horses in midstream
Avoid making major changes during a difficult or critical period
do not count your chickens before they are hatched
Do not assume something will happen until it has actually happened
do not cross the bridge till you come to it
Deal with problems as they arise, not before
do not cry over spilled milk
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
do not cut off your nose to spite your face
Do not harm yourself in an attempt to harm someone else
do not dish it if you can't take it
Be prepared for criticism if you criticize others
do not judge a book by its cover
Do not judge something by its appearance
do not keep a dog and bark yourself
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
do not let the bastards grind you down
Do not let unpleasant people or situations discourage you
do not let the grass grow beneath (one's) feet
Do not delay or hesitate
do not look a gift horse in the mouth
Do not question or criticize something that is given to you for free