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[dandy]

See: [JIM-DANDY].

[dangerous]

See: [A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING].

[dare say]  {v. phr.}

To think probable; suppose; believe. — Used in first person.

Mary is unhappy now but I dare say she will be laughing about this tomorrow.

* /There is no more ice cream on the table, but I dare say we can find some in the  […]

[dare one to do something]  {v. phr.}

To challenge someone to do something.

[dark]

See:

[IN THE DARK],

[SHOT IN THE DARK],

[WHISTLE IN THE DARK].

[darken one's door] or [darken the door]

To appear, as in a doorway; enter someone's home or establishment. — Used in negative imperative sentences especially with "never" and "again".

If you leave this house now, never darken my door again.

*  […]

[dark horse]  {n.},  {informal}

A political candidate little known to the general voting public; a candidate who was not expected to run.

[dark of the moon]  {n. phr.},  {literary}

A time when the moon is not shining or cannot be seen.

It was the dark of the moon when the scouts reached camp and they had to use flashlights to find their tents.

Contrast: [FULL OF THE MOON].

[dash cold water on]

See: [THROW COLD WATER ON].

[dash light]  {n.}

A light on the front inside of a car or vehicle.