die down
To decrease in intensity or activity
English · United States 1706
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
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
Do as I say, not as I do
Follow my advice, even if I don't follow it myself
do as you would be done by
Treat others as you want them to treat you
do away with
get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary
do by halves
to do something incompletely or inadequately
do cartwheels
To feel or express great joy or excitement
do down
to criticize or belittle someone
do drugs
To take illegal or recreational drugs
do exactly what it says on the tin
Means what it claims, does what is expected
do ill
to act wrongly or unkindly
do it tough
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
do justice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
do me a favour
help me or do something for me
do me a lemon
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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