D
Idioms beginning with "D"
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Contents of D:
[dab]
See:
[SMACK-DAB] or [SMACK-TO DAB].
[daily dozen] {n.}, {informal}
Gymnastic exercises; especially, several different exercises done daily.
The boys did their daily dozen early each morning.
[dam]
See: [WATER OVER THE DAM].
[damned if one does, damned if one doesn't] {adj. phr.}
No matter what one does, someone is likely to criticize one.
* /No matter what decisions I make, there are always some people who will approve them and those who won't. It is a classical case of […]
[dance to another tune] {v. phr.}
To talk or act differently, usually better because things have changed; be more polite or obedient because you are forced to do it.
Johnny refused to do his homework but punishment made him dance to another tune.
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