Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
do the right thing by someone
किसी को न्यायपूर्ण और सम्मानजनक तरीके से व्यवहार करना
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
जेल में समय बिताना
Meaning
to spend time in prison
Example
He had to **do time** for his crimes.
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do without
कुछ भी न होने पर भी काम करना
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
जो आप चाहते हैं वह करना बिना यह सोचे कि अन्य लोग क्या सोचते हैं
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
खतरनाक या बदकिस्मत स्थिति से मुश्किल से बचना।
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
गर्मी के सबसे अधिक दिन
Meaning
the hottest days of summer
Example
During the **dog days** of summer, everyone stays indoors.
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dollar for dollar
मूल्य या राशि में एक समान या समतुल्य मिलान
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
एक व्यक्ति जो बहुत ज़्यादा आदर्शवादी, अवास्तविक या अप्रायोगिक है।
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
जो हुआ ही नहीं उसके लिए योजना मत बनाओ
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
जो हो चुका है उसके बारे में समय बर्बाद मत करो।
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
तुम्हें किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ के बारे में केवल बाहर से देख कर राय नहीं बनानी चाहिए
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
एक ही योजना पर सब कुछ जोखिम में मत डालो।
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
टालमटोल मत करो; आज का काम आज ही करो।
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
अपना समय लें और जल्दी न करें।
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
छोटी या महत्वहीन बातों की चिंता मत करो
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
सेटबैक के बाद भी प्रेरित रहो।
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
आप उतनी जिम्मेदारी न लें जितनी आप संभाल सकते हैं।
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
कोशिश करते रहो और हार मत मानो।
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
कृपया विश्वास रखो कि चीज़ें बेहतर हो जाएँगी।
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
हार मत मानो; कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी प्रयास जारी रखो।
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
निराश मत होइए।
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
हार मत मानो या छोड़ो मत।
Meaning
Don’t give up or quit.
Example
**Don’t throw in the towel** even if it’s hard.
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doomscrolling
बुरी खबरों या नकारात्मक सामग्री को ऑनलाइन अनवरत स्क्रॉल करना
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
छोटी छोटी बातों पर ध्यान देना या चीज़ों को सही तरीके से समाप्त करना
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**.