Idioms Translator
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Letter: d
Total idioms: 9858 - currently selected: 417 (50 per page)Do well for oneself
do well for oneself
1. (idiomatic) To thrive or succeed.
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Do what
do what?
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) An intensified version of what or huh.
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Do with mirrors
do (something) with mirrors
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To perform a magic or optical trick with the use of hidden mirrors, implying trickery and sham.
2. (transitive, idiomatic) To jokingly pretend that one did something using magic mirrors, that one is a magician; a joking explanation of the fantastic or the unexplained.
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Do without
do without (third-person singular simple present does without, present participle doing without, simple past and past participle done without)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see do, without.
? If you are prepared to do without a break in summer, we could have a really good skiing holiday in winter.
2. To manage despite the lack of somethi
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Do-or-die
do-or-die (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Requiring a determined or desperate effort to avoid the consequences of failure.
? Time (14 October 1996).
? Clinton and Dole brought different needs to the debate. For Dole it was do or die. He had to hit Clinton hard but without seeming harsh, a conundrum for him all year.
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Doctors make the worst patients
doctors make the worst patients
1. (idiomatic) It's often difficult to advise people on subjects that they are usually experts on.
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Dodge a bullet
If you dodge a bullet, you narrowly avoid a very serious problem or a disaster.
dodge a bullet
1. (idiomatic) to have a narrow escape; to avoid injury or disaster
? Harold dodged a bullet. He got a "D" on the final exam.
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I dodged a bullet when I missed the plane. It crashed just after take-off.
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Does a bear shit in the woods
Does a bear shit in the woods?
1. (colloquial, rhetorical question, mildly vulgar) A rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.
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Does macy's tell gimbel's
Does Macy's tell Gimbel's?
1. (US, dated, colloquial, rhetorical question) A rhetorical question with the implied answer being that competitors do not share business secrets with one another.
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Does the pope shit in the woods
Does the Pope shit in the woods?
1. (idiomatic, humorous) Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.
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Dog and cat
dog and cat (plural dogs and cats)
1. (idiomatic) A team comprised of one male and one female, who are either working as associates or where one is the second in command to the other.
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Dog and pony show
dog and pony show (plural dog and pony shows)
1. Originally, a small, traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.
2. (idiomatic) Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate.
? They put on a whole dog and pony show for the investors, but I'm not sure they convinced anyone.
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Dog around
dog around
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To follow diligently.
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Dog eat dog
This expression refers to intense competition and rivalry in pursuit of one's own interests, with no concern for morality.
Ruthlessly acquisitive or competitive. Describes a business or other set of circumstances where people try to succeed at the expense of other people.
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The business world is tough today. There's a general dog-eat-dog attitude.
In this company it's dog eat dog. If you don't do better than the rest, you're on the street in next to no time.
Care pe care
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Aceasta expresie se refera la competitie si rivalitate intensa in urmarirea numai a propriului interes, fara niciun scrupul si fara a tine seama de nimeni altcienva.
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In ziua de azi lumea afacerilor e dura. In general e o atitudine de "care pe care".
In compania asta este "care pe care". Daca nu esti mai bun ca restul, esti in strada cat ai zice peste.
Dog in the hunt
dog in the hunt (plural dogs in the hunt)
1. Literally, ownership of one of several canines participating in the group pursuit of game or fowl.
2. (idiomatic) Something to gain depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer..
? A national political party is unlikely to feel it has a particular dog in the hunt for a typical small town mayoral race; in
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Dog in the manger
A person referred to as a dog in the manger is someone who stops others from enjoying something he/she cannot use or doesn't want.
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She hates the guitar so she won't allow her son to learn to play it - a real dog in the manger!
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Dog it
dog it (third-person singular simple present dogs it, present participle dogging it, simple past and past participle dogged it)
1. (idiomatic) To underperform; to lag behind; to fail to exert effort
? The coach made him run extra laps, because he was dogging it in practice.
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Dog my cats
dog my cats
1. (idiomatic) used as a mild oath, or as an expression of astonishment
? "Why, dog my cats, they must a ben a house-full o' niggers in there every night for four weeks to a done all that work, Sister Phelps." — Mark Twain, — Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", 1884
? I began to feel sorry for Hubby, dog my cats if I didn't." — O. Henry, "The Four Million," 1906
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Dog's breakfast
To describe something as a dog's breakfast means that it is a complete mess.
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The new secretary made a dog's breakfast out of the filing system.
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Dog's life
People use this expression when complaining about a situation or job which they find unpleasant or unsatisfactory.
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It's a dog's life working in the after-sales department.
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Doggie bag
A bag provided by a restaurant so that you can take home the leftover food is called a doggie (or doggy) bag.
A bag provided by a restaurant so that you can take the leftover food home with you is called a doggie (or doggy) bag.
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The portions were so big that I decided to ask for a doggie bag.
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Dogs are barking
When a person says that their dogs are barking they mean that their feet are hurting.
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I've been shopping all day. My dogs are barking!
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Dole out
dole out (third-person singular simple present doles out, present participle doling out, simple past and past participle doled out)
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To distribute in small amounts.
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Don't beat/stop beating around the bush
This expression is used to tell someone to say what they have to say, clearly and directly, even if it is unpleasant.
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Stop beating around the bush. Just tell me what has been decided!
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Don't call us, we'll call you
don't call us, we'll call you
1. (idiomatic, sometimes humorous) A stereotypical request from a hiring organisation to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.
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Don't count your chickens until they're hatched
It's a cautionary expression that advises against making assumptions or being overly optimistic about the outcome of something before it has actually occurred or materialized.
The idiom advises individuals to refrain from relying too heavily on future expectations or potential outcomes. It suggests that one should not celebrate or make plans based on an event that has not yet happened, as there is always a chance that things may not go as expected. It encourages patience, realism, and a cautious approach to avoid disappointment or miscalculations.
In a broader sense, the idiom is applicable to various situations, such as business ventures, personal goals, or even relationships. It serves as a reminder to stay grounded and wait for concrete results before making assumptions or decisions based on uncertain circumstances.
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1. Don't count your chickens until they're hatched. You should wait until you receive a job offer before making any financial commitments.
2. Let's wait and see how the company performs in the market before celebrating. Remember, don't count your chickens until they're hatched.
3. Don't count your chickens until they're hatched. The final exam covers challenging topics, so keep studying and stay focused until you've completed it.
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This idiom can be traced back to Aesop's fable called "The Milkmaid and Her Pail." The fable tells the story of a milkmaid who daydreams about all the things she will do with the money she will earn from selling the milk she is carrying in a pail on her head. As she imagines her future riches, she tosses her head, causing the pail to tip over, and all the milk spills out. The moral of the story is not to count on things that have not happened yet.
Over time, the expression "Don't count your chickens until they're hatched" emerged as a way to caution against premature assumptions or expectations. It serves as a reminder that unforeseen circumstances can arise, leading to a different outcome than initially anticipated.
Nu zi hop pana n-ai sarit groapa/parleazul
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Nu te bucura inainte de a vedea rezultatul, sfarsitul.
Proverbul te sfatuieste sa nu faci presupuneri sau sa fii foarte optimist despre rezultatul unui eveniment inainte ca acesta sa se fi intamplat sau materializat.
Expresia il sfatuieste pe om sa nu se bazeze prea mult pe asteptari viitoare sau rezultate potentiale, Sugereaza sa nu ne bucuram sau sa ne facem planuri bazate pe un eveniment care nu s-a intamplat inca, intrucat exista oricand sansa ca lucrurile sa nu mearga cum ne aspteptam. Incurajeaza rabdarea, realismul si o atitudine prevazatoare pentru a evita dezamagirile.
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1. Nu zi hop pana n-ai sarit parleazul. Ar trebui sa astepti pana primesti oferta de serviciu pana sa faci orice intelegere financiara.
2. Hai sa vedem mai intai cum se comporta compania in piata inainte sa sarbatorim. Aminteste-ti, nu zice hop pana n-ai sarit parleazul.
3. Nu zi hop pana n-ai sarit groapa. Examenul final are subiecte dificile, asa ca tine-te de studiu si concentreaza-te pana il iei.
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Proverbul este in mod evident din popor, dar aparitia lui este pierduta in negura timpului.
Don't cry over spilled milk
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Ce-a fost a fost
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Don't drop the soap
don't drop the soap
1. (idiomatic) Used as a mockery to someone who is about to be or should be confined in prison.
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Don't get me started
don't get me started
1. (idiomatic) Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
? "Do you know what the veterinary bill was?" / "Oh, don't get me started."
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Don't give up your day job
don't give up your day job
1. (idiomatic) Used to criticise a person's talent (especially musical, singing or acting) implying that they could not earn a living from it without other regular employment.
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Don't go there
don't go there!
1. (idiomatic, informal) Don't start talking about that.
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Don't hold your breath
don't hold your breath
1. (idiomatic, imperative) "Don't wait." Said cynically to suggest that what has just been mentioned to is unlikely to happen soon or at all.
? The government says it's going to introduce free meals for all schoolchildren. — Huh, don't hold your breath.
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Don't knock yourself out
don't knock yourself out
1. (idiomatic, ironic) Don't overexert yourself (in doing something that does not require much effort).
? I'll get round to it soonish. — Well, don't knock yourself out!
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Don't let the bedbugs bite
don't let the bedbugs bite!
1. (idiomatic) Used to wish a person a good night's sleep
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Don't let the door hit you on the way out
don't let the door hit you on the way out
1. (idiomatic, sarcastic) Used to indicate that one is glad to see someone leaving.
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Don't look at me
don't look at me
1. A response indicating that one is not willing or able to perform a task.
? A: "Someone needs to label all these words as nouns or verbs".
? B: "Don't look at me, I don't know anything about grammar".
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Don't play the giddy goat
The idiom "Don't play the giddy goat" is an expression used to advise someone against behaving foolishly, acting in a silly or immature manner, or engaging in frivolous behavior.
It implies a need for seriousness, maturity, and responsible conduct in a given situation.
You can use "act" instead of "play" with the same meaning.
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1. Imagine a group of friends preparing for an important presentation at work. One of the friends starts making silly jokes and distracting others. Another friend might say, "Come on, don't play the giddy goat. We need to focus and be professional for this presentation."
2. In a classroom, a teacher notices a student making funny faces and disrupting the class. The teacher might say, "Stop playing the giddy goat, and pay attention. This is a learning environment, and we should all be respectful."
3. During a serious discussion about finances, someone starts making light-hearted and inappropriate remarks. Another person might say, "This is not the time to play the giddy goat. Let's stick to the topic and address the matter seriously."
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The origin of this idiom is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, primarily in British English. The phrase "giddy goat" is an alliterative phrase used to describe someone who acts foolishly, similar to the behavior of a playful or frolicking goat. The idiom gained popularity and has since been used to caution individuals against engaging in immature or foolish behavior.
Nu te mai prosti
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Este o expresie folosita pentru a atentiona pe cineva sa nu se mai poarte intr-un mod nepotrivit sau imatur. Sugereaza o nevoie de seriozitate, maturitate si responsabilitate intr-o anumita situatie.
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1. Imagineaza-ti un grup de prieteni ce se pregateste pentru o prezentare importanta la serviciu. Unul dintre ei incepe sa faca glume proaste si sa-i distraga pe ceilalti. Un alt prieten poate zice "Hai, nu te mai prosti. Trebuie sa ne concentram la prezentarea asta."
2. Intr-o ora de curs, un profesor observa ca un student face moci si deranjeaza clasa. Profesorul poate spune "Nu te mai prosti si fii atent. Acesta este un mediu de studiu si ar trebui sa fim toti respectuosi."
3. In timpul unei discutii serioase pe teme financiare, cineva incepe sa faca remarci amuzante si nepotrivite. Altcienva ar putea spune "Acum nu e momentul sa ne prostim. Va rog sa ne axam pe subiectul despre care discutam la modul serios."
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Originea este necunoscuta.
Don't shit where you eat
don't shit where you eat
1. (idiomatic, vulgar) One should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which one regularly finds oneself.
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Done and done
done and done (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) a binding agreement, mutually accepted.
2. (idiomatic) Done thoroughly and satisfactorily.
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Done and dusted
When a project, task or activity is done and dusted, it is completely finished or ready.
done and dusted (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, of a task) Completed thoroughly and satisfactorily.
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I've nearly finished preparing the presentation. When it's all done and dusted I'll be able to relax.
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Done deal
done deal (plural done deals)
1. (idiomatic) An agreement that has been finally resolved or decided.
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Donkey work
This expression is used to describe the unpleasant, repetitive or boring parts of a job.
Hard, boring, routine work.
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1. I do the donkey work - my boss gets the credit!
2. Why does everyone else get the interesting work while I have to do all the donkey work?
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Donkey's ears
donkey's ears (plural only)
1. (UK, idiomatic) A long time, years and years.
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Donkey's years
If someone has been doing something for donkey's years, they have been doing it for a very long time.
A long time, years and years. (plural only)
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He knows the town inside out. He's been living here for donkey's years.
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Doom and gloom
A general atmosphere of pessimism, and a feeling that the situation is not going to improve, is referred to as doom and gloom.
doom and gloom (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Feeling, or acting in a manner consistent with, pessimism and despair.
? His sister was all doom and gloom after she lost the part.
doom and gloom
1. (idiomatic) Something considered indicative of feelings of pessimism and despair.
? The economic forecast contained the us
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Fortunately it's not doom and gloom for all businesses, in spite of the economic situation.
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Dope sheet
dope sheet (plural dope sheets)
1. (idiomatic) A summary, ordinarily in the form of a document, containing important facts and background information concerning a person, activity, or other subject matter.
2. (idiomatic, gambling) A publication, updated very frequently and used by people who make horse racing wagers, which summarizes information about the horses running in speci
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Dormitive principle
dormitive principle (plural dormitive principles)
1. (idiomatic, rhetoric, logic, linguistics) A type of tautology in which an item is being explained in terms of the item itself, only put in different (usually more abstract) words.
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Dormitive virtue
dormitive virtue (plural dormitive virtues)
1. (idiomatic, rhetoric, logic, linguistics) A type of tautology in which an item is being explained in terms of the item itself, only put in different (usually more abstract) words.
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Doss about
doss about
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To shirk one's work or duty.
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Doss around
doss around
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To shirk one's work or duty.
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