Идиомы английского языка на букву "d"
a dime a dozen
- небольшая ценность чего-либо, "грош цена"
Example:
Tim bought a few used magazines; they were a dime a dozen.
a dose of one's own medicine
- отплатить той же монетой
Example:
"You needn’t feel hurt; you got a dose of your own medicine."
a doubting Thomas
- человек, который во всём сомневается, "Фома неверующий"
Example:
Fred is a doubting Thomas; he always needs a strong proof to believe something.
a drag on (someone)
- обуза для кого-либо
Example:
"Could you possibly take me to an outing with you? I shan’t be a drag on you, I promise."
daily grind
- кропотливый ежедневный труд
Example:
It was the daily grind of working in the mine that was wearing him out.
dance to a different tune
- изменить своё поведение или отношение
Example:
"When you learn the truth, you’ll be dancing to a different tune."
dance with death
- рисковать
Example:
The mountaineer was dancing with death when he tried to conquer the highest peak in the world.
dare (someone) to do (something)
- подзадоривать кого-либо сделать что-либо
Example:
"I dare you to jump the stream!"
dark horse
- малоизвестный политик "тёмная лошадка"
Example:
Though the Tory candidate was a dark horse he won the election effortlessly.
darken (someone's) door
- навещать кого-либо, приходить куда-либо
Example:
Miss Davidson was prudent; she never darkened the door of any shady emporium.
