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Base language: EN
Letter: d
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 417 (50 per page)Dice are loaded
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If everything seems to work to your disadvantage, and you are not likely to succeed, the dice are loaded against you.
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I applied for the job, but being a woman, and over forty, the dice were loaded against me.
If everything seems to work to your disadvantage, and you are not likely to succeed, the dice are loaded against you.
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I applied for the job, but being a woman, and over forty, the dice were loaded against me.
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Dice with death
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If you put your life at risk by doing something very dangerous, youdice with death.
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Going mountain-climbing alone is dicing with death.
If you put your life at risk by doing something very dangerous, youdice with death.
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Going mountain-climbing alone is dicing with death.
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Dicey situation
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Any situation that is potentially risky or dangerous is called a dicey situation.
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The politician put himself in a dicey situation by getting involved with an intern.
Any situation that is potentially risky or dangerous is called a dicey situation.
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The politician put himself in a dicey situation by getting involved with an intern.
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Dick all
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dick all
1. (idiomatic, vulgar) Nothing at all, or very little.
? 2006, John Ringo - Princess of Wands
“Come in, come in. Have a drink. Have several. There's dick all else to do!”
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dick all
1. (idiomatic, vulgar) Nothing at all, or very little.
? 2006, John Ringo - Princess of Wands
“Come in, come in. Have a drink. Have several. There's dick all else to do!”
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Dick milk
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dick milk (uncountable)
1. (vulgar slang, idiomatic) semen
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dick milk (uncountable)
1. (vulgar slang, idiomatic) semen
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Dick munch
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dick munch (plural dick munches)
1. (vulgar, pejorative, idiomatic) idiot, foolish person.
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dick munch (plural dick munches)
1. (vulgar, pejorative, idiomatic) idiot, foolish person.
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Dicky-bird
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dicky-bird (plural dicky-birds)
1. Endearing term for a small bird, often used when talking with young children.
2. (idiomatic, Northern England) An insignificant sound or thing.
? We've not heard a dicky-bird about anything relating to his birthday.
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dicky-bird (plural dicky-birds)
1. Endearing term for a small bird, often used when talking with young children.
2. (idiomatic, Northern England) An insignificant sound or thing.
? We've not heard a dicky-bird about anything relating to his birthday.
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Dictated but not read
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dictated but not read (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Dictated, as to a secretary or stenographer, but not proofread by the person who dictated the text so annotated.
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dictated but not read (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Dictated, as to a secretary or stenographer, but not proofread by the person who dictated the text so annotated.
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Die
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die (third-person singular simple present dies, present participle dying, simple past and past participle died)
1. (intransitive) To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.
(a) followed by of; general use:
(b) followed by from; general use, though somewhat more common in the context of medicine or the sciences:
(c) followed by for; often expr
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die (third-person singular simple present dies, present participle dying, simple past and past participle died)
1. (intransitive) To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.
(a) followed by of; general use:
(b) followed by from; general use, though somewhat more common in the context of medicine or the sciences:
(c) followed by for; often expr
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Die down
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die down (third-person singular simple present dies down, present participle dying down, simple past and past participle died down)
1. (idiomatic) To become less virulent.
? We'll be able to sail safely across the bay once the storm dies down.
? By the morning the fire had died down.
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die down (third-person singular simple present dies down, present participle dying down, simple past and past participle died down)
1. (idiomatic) To become less virulent.
? We'll be able to sail safely across the bay once the storm dies down.
? By the morning the fire had died down.
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Die off
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die off (third-person singular simple present dies off, present participle dying off, simple past and past participle died off)
1. (idiomatic) To become extinct (if a group of plants, animals, or people dies off, all of that group dies over a period of time).
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die off (third-person singular simple present dies off, present participle dying off, simple past and past participle died off)
1. (idiomatic) To become extinct (if a group of plants, animals, or people dies off, all of that group dies over a period of time).
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Die on the vine
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die on the vine
1. (idiomatic) To fail at an early stage or never come to fruition, typically due to neglect, infeasibility, or lack of resources.
? His ambitious plan to build a flying car died on the vine.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see die, on, the, vine.
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die on the vine
1. (idiomatic) To fail at an early stage or never come to fruition, typically due to neglect, infeasibility, or lack of resources.
? His ambitious plan to build a flying car died on the vine.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see die, on, the, vine.
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Die out
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die out
1. (idiomatic) To become extinct.
? The dinosaurs died out a long time ago.
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die out
1. (idiomatic) To become extinct.
? The dinosaurs died out a long time ago.
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Die with one's boots on
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A person who dies with their boots on dies while still leading an active life.
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He says he'll never retire. He'd rather die with his boots on!
A person who dies with their boots on dies while still leading an active life.
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He says he'll never retire. He'd rather die with his boots on!
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Die with one's bootson
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A person who dies with their boots on dies while still leading an active life.
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He says he'll never retire. He'd rather die with his boots on!
A person who dies with their boots on dies while still leading an active life.
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He says he'll never retire. He'd rather die with his boots on!
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Different as chalk and cheese
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different as chalk and cheese (not comparable)
1. (UK, simile) Two things that are different, particularly two things that are superficially alike but very different in substance.
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different as chalk and cheese (not comparable)
1. (UK, simile) Two things that are different, particularly two things that are superficially alike but very different in substance.
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Different kettle of fish
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To describe a person, thing or situation as a different kettle of fishmeans that it is completely different from what was previously mentioned.
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You may have good business relations, but living in that country is a different kettle of fish.
To describe a person, thing or situation as a different kettle of fishmeans that it is completely different from what was previously mentioned.
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You may have good business relations, but living in that country is a different kettle of fish.
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Different kettle offish
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To describe a person, thing or situation as a different kettle of fishmeans that it is completely different from what was previously mentioned.
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You may have good business relations, but living in that country is a different kettle of fish.
To describe a person, thing or situation as a different kettle of fishmeans that it is completely different from what was previously mentioned.
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You may have good business relations, but living in that country is a different kettle of fish.
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Different strokes for different folks
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Each individual has their own tastes and requirements. What suits one person may not suit another.
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Alison really enjoys gardening, whereas Julie finds it a chore. Different strokes for different folks!
Each individual has their own tastes and requirements. What suits one person may not suit another.
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Alison really enjoys gardening, whereas Julie finds it a chore. Different strokes for different folks!
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Dig deep
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dig deep
1. (idiomatic) To make a lot of effort with all one's resources.
? If you want to join the marines, there's no room for laziness. You really have to dig deep.
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dig deep
1. (idiomatic) To make a lot of effort with all one's resources.
? If you want to join the marines, there's no room for laziness. You really have to dig deep.
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Dig in
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to dig in (third-person singular simple present digs in, present participle digging in, simple past and past participle dug in)
1. (idiomatic)To begin eating.
? I wanted to say grace before dinner, but the kids were already digging in.
2. To make a burst of hard work.
? I've got to dig in for a couple of weeks to secure my promotion.
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to dig in (third-person singular simple present digs in, present participle digging in, simple past and past participle dug in)
1. (idiomatic)To begin eating.
? I wanted to say grace before dinner, but the kids were already digging in.
2. To make a burst of hard work.
? I've got to dig in for a couple of weeks to secure my promotion.
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Dig in one's heels
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dig in one's heels
1. (idiomatic) To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition.
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dig in one's heels
1. (idiomatic) To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition.
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Dig in your heels
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If you dig in your heels, you refuse to do something, especially if someone is trying to convince you to do so.
If you dig in your heels, you refuse to do something, especially if someone is trying to convince you to do so.
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My grandfather dug in his heels and refused to move to an apartment.
If you dig in your heels, you refuse to do something, especially if someone is trying to convince you to do so.
If you dig in your heels, you refuse to do something, especially if someone is trying to convince you to do so.
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My grandfather dug in his heels and refused to move to an apartment.
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Dig one's own grave
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A person who digs their own grave does something which causes their own downfall.
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If you drop out of college now, with such high unemployment, you'll be digging your own grave.
A person who digs their own grave does something which causes their own downfall.
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If you drop out of college now, with such high unemployment, you'll be digging your own grave.
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Dig out
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dig out (third-person singular simple present digs out, present participle digging out, simple past and past participle dug out)
1. To find, or retrieve something by removing overlying material, or material that hides it
? The archaeologist dug out a Saxon dagger.
? I shall try to dig out my old textbooks.
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dig out (third-person singular simple present digs out, present participle digging out, simple past and past participle dug out)
1. To find, or retrieve something by removing overlying material, or material that hides it
? The archaeologist dug out a Saxon dagger.
? I shall try to dig out my old textbooks.
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Dig out of a hole
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dig out of a hole
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To save someone or something from trouble.
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dig out of a hole
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To save someone or something from trouble.
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Dig up
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dig up (third-person singular simple present digs up, present participle digging up, simple past and past participle dug up)
1. (transitive) to excavate something
2. (transitive, idiomatic) to discover something by digging; to unearth
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dig up (third-person singular simple present digs up, present participle digging up, simple past and past participle dug up)
1. (transitive) to excavate something
2. (transitive, idiomatic) to discover something by digging; to unearth
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Dig up dirt
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dig up (the) dirt
1. (idiomatic, usually with on) To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
? The freelance investigative reporter made a career of digging up dirt on celebrities for tabloids.
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dig up (the) dirt
1. (idiomatic, usually with on) To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
? The freelance investigative reporter made a career of digging up dirt on celebrities for tabloids.
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Dim bulb
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dim bulb (plural dim bulbs)
1. (idiomatic) A person who is slow-witted.
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dim bulb (plural dim bulbs)
1. (idiomatic) A person who is slow-witted.
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Dimber damber upright man
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dimber damber upright man (plural dimber damber upright men)
1. (idiomatic, obsolete, slang) The chief of a gang of male thieves or gypsies.
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dimber damber upright man (plural dimber damber upright men)
1. (idiomatic, obsolete, slang) The chief of a gang of male thieves or gypsies.
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Dime a dozen
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a dime a dozen
1. (US, idiomatic) So common as to be practically worthless.
? People with your skills are a dime a dozen these days.
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a dime a dozen
1. (US, idiomatic) So common as to be practically worthless.
? People with your skills are a dime a dozen these days.
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Dime's worth
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dime's worth (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) An insignificant amount
? Why is he here? Nothing will change. At best, he'll make a dime's worth of difference.
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dime's worth (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) An insignificant amount
? Why is he here? Nothing will change. At best, he'll make a dime's worth of difference.
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Diminishing returns
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diminishing returns (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A condition in which additional inputs into an organization, project or process produce progressively fewer or lower-quality additional outputs, and may, in extreme cases, cause the total quantity or quality of outputs to decrease.
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diminishing returns (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A condition in which additional inputs into an organization, project or process produce progressively fewer or lower-quality additional outputs, and may, in extreme cases, cause the total quantity or quality of outputs to decrease.
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Dip a toe into
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dip a toe into
1. (idiomatic, figuratively) To enter or get involved in tentatively and for the first time.
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dip a toe into
1. (idiomatic, figuratively) To enter or get involved in tentatively and for the first time.
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Dip into
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dip into
1. (transitive) Used other than as an idiom: dip into.
? Dip the teabag into the cup
2. (transitive, idiomatic) To spend some of one's savings
3. (transitive, idiomatic) To read parts of something.
? Dip into a nice book.
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dip into
1. (transitive) Used other than as an idiom: dip into.
? Dip the teabag into the cup
2. (transitive, idiomatic) To spend some of one's savings
3. (transitive, idiomatic) To read parts of something.
? Dip into a nice book.
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Dip one's toes in the water
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If you dip your toes in the water, or get your feet wet, you start to do something new or unfamiliar, or explore new territory for the first time.
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It will be a new experience for me, but I can't wait to dip my toes in the water!
If you dip your toes in the water, or get your feet wet, you start to do something new or unfamiliar, or explore new territory for the first time.
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It will be a new experience for me, but I can't wait to dip my toes in the water!
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Dip out
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dip out
1. (idiomatic) To leave a place without telling anyone.
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dip out
1. (idiomatic) To leave a place without telling anyone.
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Diplomatic flu
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diplomatic flu (plural diplomatic flus)
1. (idiomatic, politics) An illness feigned by one or more government officials or other public figures as an excuse for an absence really based on political reasons.
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diplomatic flu (plural diplomatic flus)
1. (idiomatic, politics) An illness feigned by one or more government officials or other public figures as an excuse for an absence really based on political reasons.
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Dirt file
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dirt file (plural dirt files)
1. (idiomatic) A compilation of negative gossip or facts about someone.
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dirt file (plural dirt files)
1. (idiomatic) A compilation of negative gossip or facts about someone.
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Dirt nap
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dirt nap (plural dirt naps)
1. (idiomatic, indelicate) A state of permanent rest; the state of death.
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dirt nap (plural dirt naps)
1. (idiomatic, indelicate) A state of permanent rest; the state of death.
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Dirt-poor
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dirt-poor (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In a condition of extreme poverty.
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dirt-poor (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In a condition of extreme poverty.
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Dirty cop
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dirty cop (plural dirty cops)
1. (slang, idiomatic, law enforcement) A police officer or prison guard who is corrupt or unethical.
? The dirty cop accepted a bribe from the double agent that was being investigated as a spy.
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dirty cop (plural dirty cops)
1. (slang, idiomatic, law enforcement) A police officer or prison guard who is corrupt or unethical.
? The dirty cop accepted a bribe from the double agent that was being investigated as a spy.
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Dirty laundry
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dirty laundry (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Unflattering facts or questionable activities that one wants to remain secret, but which some other may use to blackmail with.
? If you don't tell me why you did it, I'll air all your dirty laundry to your boss.
2. Laundry that is unclean or soiled
? If you bring your dirty laundry round on Saturday, I'll wash it for you.
3. (
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dirty laundry (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Unflattering facts or questionable activities that one wants to remain secret, but which some other may use to blackmail with.
? If you don't tell me why you did it, I'll air all your dirty laundry to your boss.
2. Laundry that is unclean or soiled
? If you bring your dirty laundry round on Saturday, I'll wash it for you.
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Dirty look
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dirty look (plural dirty looks)
1. (idiomatic) An unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.
? He gave his ex-girlfriend a dirty look when he saw her with another man.
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dirty look (plural dirty looks)
1. (idiomatic) An unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.
? He gave his ex-girlfriend a dirty look when he saw her with another man.
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Dirty money
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dirty money (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Money that is illegally gained, illegally transferred or illegally utilized, especially money gained through forgery, bribery, or thievery.
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dirty money (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Money that is illegally gained, illegally transferred or illegally utilized, especially money gained through forgery, bribery, or thievery.
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Dirty old man
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dirty old man (plural dirty old men)
1. (idiomatic) An adult male - usually middle-aged or elderly - who acts in a lecherous or lewd manner.
? The young women in the bar turned their heads in disgust when that dirty old man began to wink and smile at them.
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dirty old man (plural dirty old men)
1. (idiomatic) An adult male - usually middle-aged or elderly - who acts in a lecherous or lewd manner.
? The young women in the bar turned their heads in disgust when that dirty old man began to wink and smile at them.
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Dirty word
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dirty word (plural dirty words)
1. A word that is considered vulgar, not necessarily sexual in nature.
? The child was made to sit in the corner as punishment for saying a dirty word.
2. (idiomatic) The name of a topic that a person does not like to hear or discuss.
? Work is a dirty word to him.
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dirty word (plural dirty words)
1. A word that is considered vulgar, not necessarily sexual in nature.
? The child was made to sit in the corner as punishment for saying a dirty word.
2. (idiomatic) The name of a topic that a person does not like to hear or discuss.
? Work is a dirty word to him.
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Dirty work
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dirty work (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) One or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.
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dirty work (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) One or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.
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Disagree with
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disagree with
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To cause (a person or animal) to feel sick.
? The sausage I bought at the market is disagreeing with me.
2. Used other than as an idiom: disagree with.
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disagree with
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To cause (a person or animal) to feel sick.
? The sausage I bought at the market is disagreeing with me.
2. Used other than as an idiom: disagree with.
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Disappear into thin air
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If someone or something disappears into thin air, they vanish in a mysterious way.
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After being accused of embezzlement, the director disappeared into thin air.
If someone or something disappears into thin air, they vanish in a mysterious way.
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After being accused of embezzlement, the director disappeared into thin air.
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