drop a bombshell
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
drop a brick
to say something embarrassing or tactless
drop a dime
Inform on someone to the authorities
drop a hint
Give a subtle suggestion or clue about something
drop a log
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drop in
Visit someone or a place informally and briefly
drop in the bucket
A small amount that makes little difference
drop in the ocean
A small amount that makes little difference
drop in the pond
A small event with significant effects
drop in the sea
A small amount compared to what is needed or already exists
drop off
to fall asleep or decrease in amount
drop off the hooks
to give up or lose interest in something
drop off the radar
To become unnoticed or forgotten
drop out
Stop attending or participating in something
drop someone a line
Write someone a brief letter or message
drop the ball
Disappoint.
drop the bomb
To reveal shocking or surprising news
drop the f-bomb
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drop the gloves
To stop being reserved and start arguing or fighting aggressively
drop the mic
To conclude a statement or performance impressively
drop the pilot
to get rid of a leader or guide who is no longer needed
drop the topic
Stop discussing something
drop the writ
To serve someone with a legal summons or writ
drop trow
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drown out
to overpower or overwhelm a sound
drown the miller
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
drug of choice
preferred method or treatment
drug on the market
a product available for purchase
drum into
to teach or force someone to remember something by repeating it
drum out
to expel or dismiss someone from a group or organization
drum up
to try to find or create support or interest for something
drunk and disorderly
Behaving in a noisy and disruptive manner while intoxicated
drunkard's walk
a random and unpredictable course or journey
dry behind the ears
fully mature and responsible
dry eye
without shedding a tear
Dry January
Abstaining from alcohol for the month of January
dry one's eyes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dry out
to become or make something free from excess moisture
dry run
a practice or test performance without actual implementation
dry up and blow away
To disappear or die out completely
duck and cover
take shelter immediately
duck down
to lower or hide oneself quickly
duck off
to leave quickly or secretly
duck out
to leave quickly or secretly
duck soup
Something very easy to do
ducked off
Left quickly or secretly
due course
Happening or done as a normal part of a process
dumb as a post
Extremely stupid or unintelligent
dumb down
to simplify or reduce complexity
dumb luck
success or good fortune due to chance rather than skill
dumb shit
a stupid or foolish person
dummy run
A practice or trial attempt to test something
dummy spit
to lose one's temper or become extremely angry
dump one's load
to share or express one's troubles or feelings
dunkirk spirit
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
durance vile
A state of captivity or imprisonment
dust mouse
A small bundle of dust and fluff
dust off a batter
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dust settles
becomes clear after a confusing situation
dusty miller
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.