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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
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.
down the toilet
completely wasted or lost
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
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