cut the cord
To become independent or free from something
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
Cut the head off the snake (see Lernaean Hydra myth)
Eliminate the source or leader of a problem
cut the mustard
to succeed or accomplish something
cut the pigeon wing
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cut the umbilical cord
Become independent from something or someone
cut through
To simplify or resolve a complex situation
cut to pieces
completely defeat or criticize someone
cut up
to upset or distress someone
cut up nasty
to speak badly or criticize someone
cut up rough
behave badly or aggressively
cut your coat according to your cloth
Spend only what you can afford
cutting edge
The most advanced or innovative stage of something
daily grind
Routine daily work or activities
damn by association
To be discredited due to one's connection to someone or something unpopular
damn right
used to emphasize strong agreement
damn straight
emphatically yes or absolutely true
damn the torpedoes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
damn with faint praise
To criticize indirectly by giving insincere or lukewarm praise
damned if one does and damned if one doesn't
Faced with two options, both of which have negative consequences
Damon and Pythias
Close and loyal friends
damp squib
Something that is expected to be exciting but turns out to be disappointing
dance attendance
To attend someone closely, often in a flattering or obsequious manner
dance of the seven veils
A deliberately misleading or distracting presentation
dance on nothing
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dance on someone's grave
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dance with the devil
To cooperate or interact with someone or something dangerous
dandelion and burdock
a type of traditional British soft drink
daniel come to judgement
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dark cloud
A problem or worry that spoils an otherwise pleasant situation
dark horse
A surprise winner or competitor
darken a church door
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
darken someone's door
to visit someone's home, often uninvited or unwelcome
darn tootin'
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dart about
To move quickly and nervously in different directions
dash off
Create or write something quickly
dash someone's hopes
To disappoint or destroy someone's plans or expectations
date with destiny
An inevitable or predetermined event or encounter
daughter of Eve
A woman, especially one who is perceived as cunning or deceitful
David and Goliath
A situation where a smaller opponent faces a much larger or more powerful one
Davy Jones's locker
the bottom of the sea, especially as a grave for sailors
dawn of a new day
A new beginning or fresh start
dawn of time
The beginning of time or the earliest period in history
dawn on
To become suddenly aware or realize something
day after day
Happening or done every day
day and age
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
day and night
continuously or constantly
day at the beach
an enjoyable and relaxing experience
day in, day out
Always.
day lark
a person who is most active during the day
day of days
a uniquely special or important day
day or night
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
day out
a day spent away from home for pleasure
daylight robbery
an act of theft or exploitation that is blatant and unfair
days and nights
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
days of yore
times in the past, especially those considered charming or romantic
dead 'n' buried
completely forgotten or put to an end
dead air
Uncomfortable silence or lack of activity
dead and gone
completely dead or non-existent
dead asleep
sleeping very soundly
dead cat bounce
A brief, false recovery after a severe decline
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