devil take the hindmost
Every person for themselves, with no concern for others' well-being
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
devil's advocate
Someone who argues against an idea to test its validity
devil's luck
Unusually good luck, especially in a situation where it is not deserved
dial back
reduce the intensity or severity of something
dial down
to reduce the intensity or severity of something
dial towards
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
diarrhea of the mouth
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dice roll
a situation with unpredictable outcome
Dick and Jane
a generic, archetypal average American couple
dick milk
a useless or worthless thing
dick munch
a stupid or annoying person
dictated but not read
officially stated but not actually considered
die a thousand deaths
to experience intense anxiety or embarrassment
die down
To decrease in intensity or activity
die in harness
Die while still working or active
die on one's arse
To fail utterly or completely
die on the vine
To fail or be abandoned before coming to fruition
die out
To become extinct or disappear gradually
die the way one lived
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
different breed of cat
A completely different kind of person or thing
different drummer
Someone who does not conform to normal rules or customs
dig a hole for oneself
to create a problem or difficult situation for oneself
dig deep
to try very hard or search thoroughly
dig in
to start eating enthusiastically
dig in one's heels
Refuse to change or compromise one's position
dig one's own grave
to cause one's own downfall
dig oneself in a hole
To get oneself into a difficult situation
dig out of a hole
to recover from a difficult situation
dig up
to discover or uncover something hidden or forgotten
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
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