D
Idioms beginning with "D"
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Contents of D:
[draw to a close] {v. phr.}
To finish; terminate; come to an end.
The meeting drew to a close around midnight.
[draw up] {v.}
1. To write (something) in its correct form; put in writing.
The rich man had his lawyers draw up his will so that each of his children would receive part of his money when he died.
2. To plan or prepare; begin to write out.
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[dream of] {v.}
To think about seriously; think about with the idea of really doing; consider seriously. — Usually used with a negative.
I wouldn't dream of wearing shorts to church.
[dressing down] {n.}, {informal}
A scolding.
The sergeant gave the soldier a good dressing down because his shoes were not shined.
[dress up] {v.}
1a. To put on best or special clothes.
Billy hated being dressed up and took off his best suit as soon as he got home from church.
1b. To put on a costume for fun or clothes for a part in a play.
* /Mary was dressed up to play […]