duck down
to lower or hide oneself quickly
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.
duck off
to leave quickly or secretly
duck out
to leave quickly or secretly
duck soup
Something very easy to do
ducked off
Left quickly or secretly
ducks and drakes
to spend or waste money recklessly
due course
Happening or done as a normal part of a process
dumb as a post
Extremely stupid or unintelligent
dumb down
to simplify or reduce complexity
dumb luck
success or good fortune due to chance rather than skill
dumb shit
a stupid or foolish person
dummy run
A practice or trial attempt to test something
dummy spit
to lose one's temper or become extremely angry
dump one's load
to share or express one's troubles or feelings
dunkirk spirit
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
durance vile
A state of captivity or imprisonment
dust mouse
A small bundle of dust and fluff
dust off a batter
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
dust settles
becomes clear after a confusing situation
dusty miller
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Dutch reckoning
a bill or account with exaggerated or false charges
duty calls
One must attend to their responsibilities or obligations.
dwarf standing on the shoulders of giants
One who discovers something new based on others' achievements
dyed in the wool
Completely and permanently committed to a particular belief or ideology
dying quail
a shot in golf that curves away from the player
dynamite charge
A highly controversial or sensitive issue
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