down the toilet
completely wasted or lost
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
down the track
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
down the tubes
Completely failed or lost
down to a fine art
To have perfected a skill or activity through practice
down to the short strokes
near the end of a process or project
down to the wire
Until the very last moment or deadline
down under
Australia or New Zealand
down with the kids
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drag ass
to move or work slowly
drag on
to continue for too long
drag one's balls across
to do something with great difficulty or reluctance
drag one's feet
To delay or procrastinate in taking action
drag the chain
to delay or procrastinate
drag through the mud
To unfairly criticize or slander someone
drain the python
completely eliminate or solve a complex problem
drain the snake
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drama king
Someone who overreacts to situations
drama queen
Someone who overreacts to situations
draw a line
set a boundary or limit
draw a long bow
to exaggerate or tell a lie
draw a straight furrow
To act or work consistently and steadily
draw even
To reach a point where two or more people or things are equal.
draw fire
to attract criticism or attention
draw in
to attract or pull someone into a conversation or activity
draw one's last breath
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
draw stumps
To stop or abandon an activity
draw the short straw
to be randomly chosen for an unpleasant task
drawing card
A major attraction or advantage
dream come true
Something that is very desirable and has finally happened
dress down
to criticize or scold someone
dress to kill
To dress in a way that is extremely attractive or impressive
dribs and drabs
In small, scattered amounts over time
dried-fish woman
A woman who has lost her attractiveness and charm
drift apart
Gradually lose contact or connection with someone
drift off
to gradually fall asleep
drink and drive
operate a vehicle after consuming alcohol
drink from a firehose
to receive too much information at once
drink someone's bathwater
To admire or worship someone excessively
drink with the flies
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drinking hole
a person's favorite bar or pub
drinks o'clock
time to have a drink
drive a coach and horses through
to completely destroy or undermine something
drive a hard bargain
Negotiate firmly to get the best possible deal
drive a stake through its heart
To completely destroy or put an end to something
drive a wedge
to create division or hostility between people
drive away
to make someone leave or go away
drive back
to force someone to return or retreat
drive down
to reduce or decrease something
drive off
to leave or depart quickly in a vehicle
drive out
force someone to leave a place
drive someone crazy
To annoy or frustrate someone extremely
drive someone to drink
to annoy or frustrate someone extremely
drive someone up the wall
to annoy or frustrate someone extremely
drive the porcelain bus
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drive to drink
to annoy or frustrate someone extremely
drive up
to increase or raise something
drive-by media
Media that briefly and superficially covers a story
drool bucket
To be extremely excited or impressed
drop a bollock
make a serious mistake
drop a bomb
To surprise or shock someone with unexpected news