1. dirt cheap—costs very little money—You have to be careful when you buy something that’s dirt cheap because that usually means the quality is bad.
2. dirty work—something unpleasant—Most businessmen have assistants that can do their dirty work for them.
3. do a world of good—makes you feel better—It always does me a world a good to get a shower at the end of a hot day.
4. do your best—do something to the best of your ability—I always tell Paul to do his best instead of worrying about winning and losing.
5. dot the i’s and cross the t’s—do something very carefully—When I am filling out important paperwork, I always make sure I dot the i’s and cross the t’s.
6. down in the dumps—sad—My neighbor was down in the dumps because her dog died.
7. down to earth—practical and sensible—We need politicians to come down to earth and get our country back on the right track.
8. drag your feet—do something very slowly—Insurance companies always drag their feet when they have to issue a refund.
9. draw a blank—not be able to remember something OR not be able to get information that you need—Sometimes, when I see a familiar face, my mind draws a blank and I can’t remember the name that goes with it. Sometimes, when I search for information on-line, I draw a blank and can’t find anything that I need.
