Do unto others as you would have them do unto you ( the Golden Rule)
Treat others with kindness and respect as you want them to treat you
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.
do up
to decorate or renovate something
do well by doing good
Succeed financially by doing beneficial or charitable work
do well for oneself
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
do what
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
do with mirrors
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
doctors make the worst patients
People in a profession often make poor recipients of its services
does the Pope shit in the woods
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
does the Pope wear a funny hat
a humorous way to ask if something is obvious
dog and bone
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
dog and cat
people who do not get along
dog and pony show
An elaborate presentation or display that is overly showy or insincere
dog around
to waste time or be lazy
dog in the hunt
Having a personal stake or interest in a situation
dog in the manger
Someone who prevents others from having something they themselves do not want.
dog my cats
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dog that caught the car
Someone who achieves a goal, but doesn't know what to do next
dog who caught the tire
someone who achieved their goal but doesn't know what to do next
dog's breakfast
A complete mess or muddle
dog's chance
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dog's life
a life of hardship and misery
dogs bark, cats meow
People often do what is typical of them
dole out
give or share something, often reluctantly or in small amounts
dollar-sign eyes
Being extremely greedy or materialistic
dollars and cents
Making financial sense or being practical
don't call me sir, I work for a living
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't call us, we'll call you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't drop the soap
be careful to avoid a vulnerable situation
don't get someone started
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't give up your day job
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't go there
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't hold your breath
do not expect something to happen soon
don't knock yourself out
do not exert yourself too much
don't let the door hit you on the way out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
don't shit where you eat
Avoid compromising your personal or professional relationships
don't sweat it
do not worry about it
don't take any wooden nickels
Be cautious and don't accept something that seems valuable but is actually worthless
don't tell me
I don't want to know
don't worry
do not be anxious or concerned
done deal
An agreement or decision that is finalized and cannot be changed
donkey work
Hard, tedious, and often menial work
donkey's ears
Someone who is considered annoying or talkative
donkey's years
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
doomed if you do, doomed if you don't
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dope sheet
A detailed schedule or plan
dormitive principle
A humorous term for a circular or meaningless explanation
dormitive virtue
A quality or property that is claimed to explain a phenomenon but actually explains nothing
dos and don'ts
rules or advice about what to do and what not to do
dot the i's and cross the t's
To carefully check and complete all details
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.
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