Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
do the right thing by someone
Meaning
to treat someone fairly and with respect
Example
It's important to always **do the right thing by your colleagues**.
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do time
Meaning
to spend time in prison
Example
He had to **do time** for his crimes.
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do without
Meaning
to manage even when something is missing
Example
We’ll **do without** a projector and use prints instead.
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do your own thing
Meaning
to do what you want without worrying about what others think
Example
He prefers to **do his own thing** and not depend on anyone.
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dodged a bullet
Meaning
To narrowly escape a dangerous or unlucky situation.
Example
We really **dodged a bullet** when that deal fell through.
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dog days
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
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dollar for dollar
Meaning
an exact or equivalent match in value or amount
Example
The government promised a **dollar for dollar** match for all donations.
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Don Quixote
Meaning
A person who is overly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical.
Example
He’s being **a Don Quixote**, chasing impossible dreams.
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don't count your chickens before they hatch
Meaning
don't make plans for something that might not happen
Example
You should wait until you get the job offer before you start celebrating. **Don't count your chickens before they hatch**.
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Don't cry over spilled milk
Meaning
Don’t waste time worrying about things that have already happened.
Example
**Don't cry over spilled milk**; learn from your mistake.
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don't judge a book by its cover
Meaning
you shouldn't form an opinion on someone or something based purely on what you see on the outside
Example
She may look serious, but **don't judge a book by its cover**.
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Don't put all your eggs in one basket
Meaning
Don’t risk everything on a single plan.
Example
You should invest in different areas; **don’t put all your eggs in one basket**.
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Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today
Meaning
Do not procrastinate; take advantage of the present moment.
Example
Finish your work now, **don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today**.
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Don't rush things
Meaning
Take your time and don't hurry.
Example
You don't need to finish everything today, **don't rush things**.
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don't sweat the small stuff
Meaning
don’t worry about minor or unimportant things
Example
It’s just a little mistake, **don’t sweat the small stuff**.
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Don’t be discouraged
Meaning
Stay motivated even after setbacks.
Example
**Don’t be discouraged**—success takes time.
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Don’t bite off more than you can chew
Meaning
Don’t take on more responsibility than you can handle.
Example
**Don’t bite off more than you can chew**, start small.
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Don’t give up
Meaning
Continue trying and don’t quit.
Example
You’ve come so far—**don’t give up** now!
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Don’t give up hope
Meaning
Keep believing that things will get better.
Example
**Don’t give up hope**, miracles can happen any time.
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Don’t give up the ship
Meaning
Don’t surrender; keep trying even in difficult circumstances.
Example
The battle isn't over yet, so don’t **give up the ship**.
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Don’t lose heart
Meaning
Don’t become discouraged.
Example
Even if you fail once, **don’t lose heart**.
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Don’t throw in the towel
Meaning
Don’t give up or quit.
Example
**Don’t throw in the towel** even if it’s hard.
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doomscrolling
Meaning
endlessly scrolling through bad news or negative content online
Example
I stayed up late **doomscrolling** last night.
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dot the i's and cross the t's
Meaning
to pay attention to small details or finalize things perfectly
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **dot the i's and cross the t's**.