dog that caught the car
Someone who achieves a goal, but doesn't know what to do next
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
dog who caught the tire
someone who achieved their goal but doesn't know what to do next
dog's breakfast
A complete mess or muddle
dog's chance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dog's life
a life of hardship and misery
dogs bark, cats meow
People often do what is typical of them
dole out
give or share something, often reluctantly or in small amounts
dollar-sign eyes
Being extremely greedy or materialistic
dollars and cents
Making financial sense or being practical
don't call me sir, I work for a living
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't call us, we'll call you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't drop the soap
be careful to avoid a vulnerable situation
don't get someone started
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't give up your day job
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't go there
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't hold your breath
do not expect something to happen soon
don't knock yourself out
do not exert yourself too much
don't let the door hit you on the way out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't shit where you eat
Avoid compromising your personal or professional relationships
don't sweat it
do not worry about it
don't take any wooden nickels
Be cautious and don't accept something that seems valuable but is actually worthless
don't tell me
I don't want to know
don't worry
do not be anxious or concerned
done deal
An agreement or decision that is finalized and cannot be changed
donkey work
Hard, tedious, and often menial work
donkey's ears
Someone who is considered annoying or talkative
donkey's years
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
doomed if you do, doomed if you don't
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dope sheet
A detailed schedule or plan
dormitive principle
A humorous term for a circular or meaningless explanation
dormitive virtue
A quality or property that is claimed to explain a phenomenon but actually explains nothing
dos and don'ts
rules or advice about what to do and what not to do
dot the i's and cross the t's
To carefully check and complete all details
double back
to return to a previous place or point
double booked
Having two appointments or commitments at the same time
double bookkeeping
Maintaining two sets of financial records, one honest and one fraudulent.
double Dutch
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
double in brass
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
double over
to bend forward suddenly due to pain or laughter
double taker
Someone who takes two helpings, especially of food.
double tap
to shoot someone or something twice in quick succession
doubt is the beginning, not the end, of wisdom
Questioning leads to knowledge and understanding
doubting Thomas
Someone who refuses to believe without strong evidence
dowdy up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
down and dirty
Unfair or unscrupulous, using any means to win
down and out
Beaten.
down at heel
Worn out or run down, often financially or socially
down but not out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
down cellar
in or to the basement
down for the count
completely defeated or unable to continue
down in the dumps
Unhappy.
down in the mouth
Unhappy.
down on one's luck
Experiencing a period of bad fortune or misfortune
down on one's uppers
completely destitute or extremely poor
down the cludgie
to be thrown away or discarded
down the drain
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
down the khazi
Lost or wasted, often due to unfortunate circumstances
down the line
at a future point in time
down the pan
To fail or be wasted completely
down the road, not across the street
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.