d' :short form of do. _D'ya feel it?

dab(n) :1-a person who is very talented and good at the stated activity; a dab hand. _He's a dab at billiards. 2-little in amount esp. of soft or liquid substance. _He poured a dab of juice on the rag. 3-(pl.)(Br)<slang>fingerprints.

dab hand(n) :sb who is very skilled at the stated activity. _Everybody knows he’s a dab hand at tennis, why do you challenge him?

dachsund-(Am)/sausage dog-(Br)(n) :a small dog that has short legs and a long body.

dad, daddy(n) :(used, esp. by children) father.

daffy(adj) :1-stupid. 2-mad; insane; crazy.

daft(adj) :(Br)1-stupid; foolish. 2-very enthusiastic (about sthg).

(as) daft as a brush(adj) :(of a person)extremely stupid; very silly.

daily, also daily help(n) :a person who is employed to do the housework every weekday.

daily bread(n) :the necessities for surviving such as money, food, etc.; bread and butter.(esp. in the phrase earn one's daily bread)

push up the daisies(v) :<humor>(usu. in progressive forms)to die; pass away. _God knows only who’ll live after years, maybe I’ll be pushing up the daisies till then.

what's the damage? :what's the price?; what does it cost?

dame(n) :(Am)(esp. said by men)a woman. _What a beautiful dame!

damn(v, interj) :(used to express anger, curse and annoyance) _Damn you little brat!

damn it(interj) :(used to express annoyance) _Damn it!, I missed the bus again. (also blow it; bugger it<impolite>; fuck it<slang><taboo>; sod it <slang> <impolite>)

damn me(interj) :(an expression of surprise, bother or annoyance and usu. followed by if clause with a negative verb.) _Damn me!, that’s really a pretty new girl in my class. /_Well, damn me if I don’t help you tomorrow. (also blow me; fuck me<slang><taboo>; stone me<slang>; also I’ll be blown/damned/ hanged)

damn all!(n) :(Br)<impolite>nothing. _Look at that loafer, he does damn all here in the office! (also bugger all!; also fuck all<slang><taboo>)

damn(n) :(used in questions and negative statements)even the smallest or least degree or amount. (esp. used in the phrase not care/give a damn; worth a damn.)

not care/give a damn(v) :(used only in negative statements) not to care at all. _He doesn't give a damn about his grades.

one will see sb damned first/before :(used when refusing sb or to do sthg) _Now, you tell me that Martin will come and ask me for some money, I’ll see him damned before.

worth a damn(adj) :valuable; <fig> dependable; trustworthy. _It isn't worth a damn, he always promises us to take out for dinner.

damned, damn(adj,adv) :1-(used to emphasize an expression) extremely; very. _You are a damn fool, you silly! 2-very annoying or troublesome; cursed. _He brought a damned shame on our family.

damn well(adv) :(used to emphasize a verb usually about sthg bad) _Tell the truth, you know damn well what happened, tell me now!

Well, I'm damned, I'll be damned :(used to emphasize an expression of surprise)I'm very surprised, shocked, etc.

do one's damndest/damnedest(v) :to do one's best; to use one's most efforts. _I'll try to do my damndest to get 100 at the exam.

damp squib(n) :(Br)sthg which is expected to be effective or exciting but fails disappointingly.

put a damper/the dampers on(v) :to discourage or sadden people esp. by being sad or hopeless. _The cloudy weather put the dampers on our hopes of going to the picnic tomorrow.

lead sb a (merry/pretty) dance(v) :to cause sb to have great and unnecessary trouble esp. by changing one’s mind before an important affair. _The teacher led us a pretty dance by deciding to make the examination one week earlier.

get/have/put one's/sb's dander up(v) :to become/make sb very angry. (also with one’s dander up; also sb’s dander is up.)

dandy(n) :a good example of its kind. _That antique house is really a dandy.

dandy(adj) :excellent; first-rate.

Darkey, Darky, Darkie(n) :a disrespectful and offensive term for Negros.

darling(adj) :beautiful; attractive; pleasing.

cut a dash(v) :to show off or impress people, esp. by wearing fashionable clothes, or by spending much money. _He cut a dash with his new sports car. If I had a wealthy father like his, I’d also have such a car.

dash(v) :(used imperatively) Damn! (used more gently or mildly in comparison with damn) _Dash it!, I forgot to tell mom that I’ll be late this evening.

date(n) :1-a special meeting between a boy and a girl; appointment. 2-a person with whom one has such an appointment. _He picked up her date for the party.

date(v) :(Am)to go on or have a date with. _We've been dating for three weeks.

dawdle(v) :to spend time aimlessly ;to be slow.

DAY(n)

all in the/a day’s work(v) :<humor>(used to express sthg that can be dealt with easily) _After years of studying for oceans of hard exams, this one is just all in a day’s work for me.

any day (of the week)(adv) :(used to express one’s willingness or preference to do sthg.)1-anyway; under any conditions. _I’d work with Mr. Murphy in Canada any day rather than stay in here with that new boss. 2-(used to express one’s confidence, certainty, or belief in sthg.) _I can beat him any day in tennis, but I can’t say anything when it comes to billiards.

call it a day(v) :to end doing sthg, esp. to stop working for a day. _It’s getting too late, this is time to call it a day now.

for a rainy day(adv) :for future, esp. when one is in trouble financially. _That’s all the money I’ve saved for a rainy day, that’s all I can provide.

go ahead, make my day!(v) :1-just try to do me harm or disobey me, I'll enjoy punishing you. _The crook(=thief) reached into his jacket for his wallet. The cop, thinking the thief was about to draw a gun, said, “Go ahead, make my day!” 2-go ahead, ruin or spoil my day; give me the bad news! _-“I've got some bad news for you, John.”-Go ahead, make my day!'

make sb's day(v) :to make sb very happy. _The surprising success of the company made our day. Every man jack of us got some extra pay.

not be sb’s day(v) :to be completely an unlucky day for sb.

not have all day(v) :to have little time or not to have much time (for doing sthg.) _When the teacher said there would be an exam tomorrow, we all complained noisily, we don’t have all day, you know.

one of those days(n) :an unlucky day in which everything goes wrong. _I remember one of those days last year, I was late for the class, forgot my report at home, had a thorough failure at the exam, and worst of all, had a dispute with my lovely girl friend and broke up.

a red-letter day(n) :a lucky or fortunate day in which sthg special happens or is believed to happen. _Today is one a red-letter day, I’m promoted.

that’ll be the day!(interj) :<humor>(used when sb has said one of his intentions to do, and when the speaker believes it to be unlikely.) _Daddy promised to throw a party for me and my friends; fresh drinks, music, dance, a clown…That’ll be the day!

it’s daylight robbery(n) :it’s extremely expensive.

DAYLIGHTS(n)

daylights(n) :sense; intelligence; wits.

beat/knock the (living) daylights out of sb(v) :to strike or beat sb violently and heavily.

scare the (living) daylights out of sb(v) :to frighten sb to a greater degree.

see the daylight(v) :1-to cotton on; understand; apprehend. 2-to near the conclusion of a difficult situation.

DEAD(n)

(loud) enough to wake the dead(adj) : extremely loud.

would/will not be seen dead :would/will not tolerate (doing sthg or being dressed in a stated particular way because one considers it unacceptable.) _I wouldn’t be seen dead wearing a jacket of that color, everybody will tease me now.

dead(adj) :1-weary;extremely tired. 2-doomed;expressing suffer; fated.

dead(adv) :1-(Br)thoroughly; entirely. _I’m dead tired. /_His plan is dead useless! 2-directly; straight. _Go dead ahead towards the pharmacy. 3-lacking energy, spirit, liveliness, etc. _a dead party.

(as) dead as a/the dodo(adj) :completely dead, forgotten or out-of-date. _That band’s songs are almost dead as a dodo today.

(as) dead as a doornail(adj) :(of sb or sthg)totally dead; not alive; out of order.

dead beat(adj) :extremely tired.

deadbeat(n) :<slang>1-a lazy and worthless person. 2-a person who usu. tries to avoid paying (the bill, price, etc.)

a dead duck(n) :a plan, idea or subject, etc. that is likely to fail or lose its importance, attraction or value, etc.

dead eye(n) :a skillful marksman.

deadhead(n) :1-a boring, dull person. 2-a passenger or spectator that doesn't pay, esp. a passenger who rides on a public transportation vehicle with no payment.

deadhead(adv) :without any passenger. _The bus was traveling deadhead.

deadly(adj) :dull; boring or uninteresting esp. so as to be unbearable. _a deadly film.

deadly(adv) :excessively; very.

deadpan(adj,adv) :with no show of feeling; with an expressionless face; vacuous. _She has a deadpan face. /_She played her role completely deadpan.

deadpan(n) :1-an expressionless face; deadpan face. 2-a person who has such a face.

deadpan(v) :to act or talk in an expressionless manner.

dead ringer (for)(n) :a person who has a lot common with another, as if twins. _“You're dead ringer for my daughter”, he exclaimed.

deaf aid(n) :(Br)informal for hearing aid(=a small electric machine, worn on the ears, that makes sounds louder.)

DEAL(n)

deal(n) :1-a business job. 2-a secret enterprise or agreement in business or politics for the aim of mutual advantage.

big deal!(interj) :<slang>(used to express one’s disbelief or disapproval in sthg foolish or unimportant ) _I didn’t flunk math. -Big deal!, if you did you ‘d be the only one that flunked.

dirty/raw deal(n) :a rough and unfair treatment. _Isn’t a bit a raw deal against me?

what’s the big deal? :<slang>what’s the matter or reason for such a confusion or noisy excitement? _When the teacher came in and saw the students rushing around, she yelled :“What's the big deal?”

package deal(n) :number of proposals for an arrangement or agreement.

oh dear!(interj) :(used to express sadness, disappointment, etc.) _I’ve forgot to bring the report again. (also dear me!)

deary(adj) :<rarely used>(used when addressing sb)dear; beloved; darling.

DEATH(n)

catch one's death(v) :(of cold)to catch a fatal cold.

death trap(n) :sthg that is very dangerous for one's life.

die the death(v) :(of an actor, etc.)to fail to be applauded or admired by people. _I remember the time he died the death when he forgot the lines and couldn’t ad-lib at the theater.

feel/look like death warmed up(v) :to be very exhausted or weary.

flog sthg to death(v) :(usu.passive)to deal with or discuss (a subject, very much, continually, and until it becomes dull or unimportant. _The actress’s case in court was flogged to death.

hang/hold/cling, etc. on (to sthg) like grim death(v) :to deal with or hold on to sthg very closely and in a determined way. _Susan holds on to her work like grim death.

debug(v) :1-to search, find and eliminate the errors or faults e.g. from a computer program. 2-to search, find and eliminate the hidden bugs or microphones in a room, house, etc.

debunk(v) :to accept or know (sthg wrong) as true; disprove. _Lots of people used to believe in the essence of that, but now it's been totally debunked!

debutante, also deb(n) :a girl who has just entered into upper-class society.

decamp(v) :to leave a place secretly and quickly so as to flee from. _The kids decamped the restaurant without paying the bill.

decant(v) :to move(people) from a city into another.

decent(adj) :1-good. 2-nice; pleasant. _It's very decent of you to pick me up for the party.3-appreciable; likable; satisfactory. 4-(Br)ready to help others; obliging.

hit the deck(v) :<slang>1-(Am)to get out of bed. 2-to get ready and alert for (doing sthg). 3-(Br)to lie on the floor esp. suddenly. _When the shootout began, the people in the street hit the deck for not being shot to dead.

on deck(adj) :1-ready; available. 2-waiting for one's turn.

go off the deep end(v) :to lose one's temper and become very angry.

in/into deep water(adj) :in/into trouble.

throw in at the deep end(v) :(usu. passive) to have to deal with the most difficult part of an activity, etc. for which he/she is unprepared. _On my first day at the university, I was thrown in at the deep end, the teacher chose me for an oral exam.

deja vu(n) :a sense or feeling that a person has frequently experienced.

demob(n) :(Br)informal for demobilization(=the state of an army in peace.

demolish(v) :to eat up eagerly and as if starving from hunger.

demon(n) :a person who has unusual skill, strength such as an evil spirit.

demo(n) :informal for demonstration(=a public show of strong feeling with enthusiasm or excitement often by marching, etc.)

den(n) :a small, and quiet room where one can hide away to be alone or to work.

denims(n) :jeans; pants made of denim.

dense(adj) :foolish; having difficulty in understanding.

department(n) :particular interest or occupation that a person is skilled. _Cooking is my mum's department.

deuce(interj) :the devil, misfortune, bad luck. (used as a mild exclamation) _What the deuce was that failure of me.

pull a deuce(v) :<slang>to be punished for two years prison sentence.

deuced(adj) :evil; damned; devilish.

devastating(adj) :very attractive. _She looked devastating in that flashy dress.

devil(n) :1-an adventure-like person. 2-(in expressions of surprise and excitement)a man or a person. _What a lucky devil you are? 3-(used to emphasize the expression)Who/what/where the devil ...?

beat the/a devil’s tattoo(v) :<rarely used>to make a distressing sound in order to express one’s impatience or one’s thinking deeply. _Whenever I have to decide sthg, I just beat the devil’s tattoo until I make up a decision.

go to the devil!(v) :<slang>to go away.

the/a devil of a(n) :<rarely used>very much of a; a hell of a(n). _We had a devil of a good time at the pool.

the devil to pay(n) :<slang>a lot of trouble, problem, etc. _There’ll be the devil to pay if the teacher understands that I cheated.

devil’s dozen(n) :thirteen.

the devil you/he/she/etc. will/can/won’t/ can’t, etc. :<slang><rarely used>(used as a rude reply to sthg one disapproves of, or disagrees at, etc. ) _I gave up going holiday so, I’ll go home tomorrow. -The devil you will!

devilish(adj) :1-great; to a high degree; extreme. 2-awfully bad.

devilish(adv) :(used to express displeasure) excessively; very; extremely. _It’s devilish hard work climbing the mountains.

diabolical(adj) :very bad; annoying; causing dislike ._What a diabolical man he was !

a rough diamond(n) :a good-natured and friendly person who has rough and unfriendly manners. _My new roommate was rather a rough diamond, but I liked him later on.

no dice ?:<slang>1-no use; to no avail; for nothing; by vain. _It’s no dice studying math, actually. I have to get 93 in order not to flunk.2-(used to express refusal) no.

dice with death(v) :to take a fatal risk by acting dangerously.

dicey(adj) :risky dangerous or uncertain.

dick(n) :(Am)<slang>1-police detective. 2-a stupid person; fool. 3-the penis.

dickens(n) :(its usage is the same as the words 'devil' and 'deuce'.) What/where/ who the dickens....!?

dicker (for/with)(v) :to argue about the price of sthg; to haggle.

dicky(adj) :(Br)weak or likely to fail or go wrong. _She has a dicky heart.

dickybird(n) :<slang>(usu. in negative statements)(used by children)a single word; anything. _He never said a dickybird to her.

well, did you ever!(interj) :(used to express surprise)how surprising! _Well, did you ever!, Old Miss Carter has finally decided to get married.

diddle(v) :[ out of] to otake sthg from sb by trickery, deception, etc.; to swindle. 2-to waste time idly or doing sthg. 3-(Am)<slang>to masturbate; to jerk off.

dido(n) :unusual behavior or foolish movements ,esp. a trick which is not intended to harm; prank. _All the students laughed at his foolish dido.

be dying for/to(v) :to have a great liking and desire for/to sb. _I'm dying for a drink. / _I'm dying to learn what I got at the exam.

diesel(n) :a vehicle powered by diesel.

(as) different as chalk and cheese(adj) :very different.

dig(v) :<slang>1-to understand; to catch on. 2-to study or work hard. 3-to observe or notice by attention. 4-to like and understand; to appreciate. 5-to like; enjoy. _I dig reading about the latest movies.

dig oneself/sb in(v) :to place oneself or another securely and firmly in a particular position, etc.; to get oneself settled.

dig in(v) :1-to start to work hard at. 2-(used imperatively)to begin to eat esp. hungrily.

dig into(v) :to start to work hard or intensely at.

dig one's heels in(v) :to refuse to change one's opinion or idea to refuse to do what the other people want him to.

Dig up!(v) :<slang>Listen carefully!

dig(n) :1-a quick push, poke or thrust. _He gave her a dig in the ribs. 2-a foolish behavior; gibe; jibe. _Everybody laughed at his dig at the party.

diggings(n) :lodgins; digs.

digs(n) :(pl.) a house where the rooms are rented; lodgings. _After he lost all his money, he moved into digs.

dike, dyke(n) :<slang><derog> a woman who is sexually attracted to another woman; lesbian.

dilly(n) :<slang>a successful person at the stated activity; ace.

dilly(adj) :<slang>stupid; foolish.

dilly-dally(v) :to waste time by pondering in making a decision or by pausing too often when doing sthg; to dawdle.

dim(adj) :(Br)stupid; slow in understanding or learning.

take a dim view of(v) :to respect to a little degree; to regard with disapproval.

a dime a dozen(adj) :(Am)very common, usual or cheap.

dimwit(n) :a silly or stupid person.

din sthg into sb(v) :to repeat sthg, such as a lesson, forcefully in order to make sb remember it.

dingbat(n) :1-any small object, such as a stone, used to be thrown to anyone or anywhere. 2-dingus(=a person or a small machine whose name is forgotten.

ding-dong(adj) :1-(in a fight, row, etc.)with the advantage continually passing from one side to another; closely contested.2-(of a fight or argument)noisy and severe.

dingdong(n) :a noisy and angry exchange of words or blows; a noisy fight or argument.

dingus(n) :a person or a small machine whose name is forgotten.; thingamabob; thingamajig.

dinkum(adj) :original; real.

dinky(adj) :(Am)1-small. 2-pleasing; nice; neat.

more sthg than he/you/they has/have had hot dinners! :(used to speak angrily and/or boastfully to a person who has little experience in sthg but is pretending to have much)very many or much. _Don’t tell me anything about money, I’ve had more than you’ve had hot dinners!

dip(n) :1-a rapid and short-lasting bath in a sea, lake, etc. 2-<slang>a person who steals usu. from people’s bags, or pockets.; a pickpocket.

directly(adv) :in a short time; very soon. _“Come home directly after the school”, his mother exclaimed.

directly(conj) :as soon as; as quickly as. _I went to the boss’s office directly when I learned that he wanted to see me immediately..

dirt(n) :an unpleasant talk about people; gossip.

do sb dirt(v) :<rarely used>to behave in a dishonorable, unpleasant, or unfair way towards sb.

eat dirt(v) :to be humiliate or humble, esp. by admitting a defeat after a fight or quarrel.

throw/fling/sling dirt at(v) :to tell false stories about sb in order to damage sb’s reputation or fame.

treat sb like (a piece of) dirt(v) :to treat sb unpleasantly.

dirt cheap(adj,adv) :excessively cheap. _The ticket was dirt cheap. / _The meal cost dirt cheap.

dirt farmer(n) :a farmer who works on his own land, different from the ones who hire some workers to work on one's land.

dirty(adj) :1-dishonest; underhand. 2-unpleasant;offensive; spiteful.

dirty trick(n) :a dishonest and mean trick.

do the dirty on(v) :to treat badly or unfairly esp. to be disloyal to sb. (also do the downy on)

(give sb) a dirty look :(to give sb) a show of great disapproval.

dirty work(n) :1-unpleasant and tiring part of the job. 2- dishonest play.

dirty(adv) :(Br)<slang>very; extremely. _He has made a dirty great building.

disappear(v) :to leave esp. hurriedly or secretly.

disaster(n) :a total failure.

disco(n) :a club where people esp. young ones go to dance and revel.

discombobulate(v) :to cause confusion; to confuse.

disgustingly(adv) :excessively.

dish(n) :a sexually attractive person.

dish(v) :(Br)to oppose; to cause the failure of(a person or his/her hopes)upset; thwart. _The bad weather dished my plans for the weekend.

dish sthg out(v) :to distribute to several people freely; to hand out. _When will you dish out the soup, mom, I’m famished!

dish it out(v) :to punish; scold; to express one's disapproval about sthg esp. unfairly.

dishy(adj) :(of a person)sexually attractive; charming. _a dishy wife.

disinterested(adj) :[ in] uninterested (in); careless (of).

dispatch, despatch(v) :to eat all the food quickly .

disposal(n) :informal waste disposal(=used, old, unwanted and unnecessary articles.)

go the distance(v) :to succeed or accomplish to do sthg difficult from beginning to the end.

ditch(v) :1-to leave or abandon. _After the crash, he had to ditch his car and walked. 2-(of an aircraft)to make an emergency landing on the water. 3-to avoid going to school without permission.

(as) dull as a ditchwater(adj) :very boring, dull, and uninteresting.

dither(v) :to pause and ponder about what to do ;not to be able to decide.

dither(n) :dubious, nervous and undecided situation; feeling doubt.

Ditto!(interj) :I agree!

say ditto to(v) :to say the same as; to agree with.

dive(n) :a place esp. a bar or a club, etc. that has a bad reputation esp. a cheap and inferior saloon, gambling place, etc.

divine(adj) :1-(used esp. by women) excellent; excessively good; wonderful. 2-very pretty; lovely; charming.

divvy(n) :abbrev. of dividend(=payment as one's share or profit.)

Dixie(n) :the Southern States of the U.S. esp. the ones where slaves were owned before the civil war.

dizzy(adj) :(of a person)1-likable but usually reckless and forgetful; scatterbrained. 2-foolish; stupid.

DO(v)

do(v) :1-to spend time in prison. _He did 24 years for violation. 2-to trick; cheat; swindle. _The old woman has been done in a shop. 3-(esp. of a tourist)to visit a place, wander or tour for sightseeing. _We did Türkiye in three weeks. 4- (intransitive)to take place; happen. _Hey, what's doing? 5-(Br)<slang>to punish; to attack or hurt. 6-(Br)<slang>to capture or arrest. _He was done for robbery. 7-<slang>to rob. _He did a shop. 8-<slang>to have sex with (usu. a woman)

Phrasal Verbs

do/make away with(v) :to kill sb or oneself.

do sb down(v) :1-to swindle; to take money from sb dishonestly by trickery. 2-to try to make sb lower in position, worthless or insignificant.

do for sb/sthg(v) :(Br)1-to do cleaning of a house. 2-<slang>to kill or murder.

do for(v) :to destroy, overcome or defeat. _The soccer team was done for at the stadium.

do sb in(v) :1-to tire; exhaust. _Running 5k almost did me in. 2-to kill or murder. _The old man did in her with his knife.

do sthg out(v) :(Br)to clean completely.

do sb out of sthg(v) :(often passive)to lose by trickery. _I've been done out of my share of the project.

do over(v) :(Br)<slang>to attack and hurt sb.

do sb/sthg up(v) :1-to fasten (esp.) one's belt or any other garment with buttons, hooks, etc. 2-to improve the condition of. _He likes to do up his room. 3-to wear a make-up; to make oneself seem beautiful by make-up. _I watched her doing herself up for the dinner. 4-to make (sb) tired; to exhaust.

Idioms

do me/us a favor!(v) :<slang>I’m/We’re not as foolish as to believe or be deceived by what you’re saying; don’t lie to me!; don’t make up! _You tell me that you earn 8 grands a week, oh well, do me a favor!

do the needful(v) :to provide anything that is required for any action.

do one’s nut(v) :to become very angry.

do the trick(v) :to reach the desirable result.

do sb/sthg well(v) :to maintain or provide oneself in comfort such as food, money, luxury, etc.

that does/did it!(interj) :(used to express annoyance)that’s the limit I can bear more; I won’t tolerate any longer esp. after a number of unpleasant events. _That did it!, I’ll never speak to him again. He has always been rude to me, but this time he has gone too far. (also that's done it!)

do-it-yourself, DIY(n) :the idea of doing repairs or any other works by oneself , without any other person's help. _He really likes to eat out the dinner in the DIY cafe.

make do(with sthg),make sthg do(v) :to get along with what is available or in hand, even if it's not adequate or helpful enough. _“We don't have money so we have to make do with bread.”, said the old woman to the poor children.

Well begun is half done :A good start makes the work easy to complete.

do(n) :(Br)1-a festive party. _Would you like to come to the do with me Nicole? 2-a cheat; a swindle.

fair do’s(n) :<humor>fair and equal treatment. _I guess mom doesn’t know the word fair do’s, look at that piece of cake.

fair do’s(interj) :<humor>(used to persuade sb that what one says is true)be fair! _Fair do’s!, I told you that Susan might not come to the party, but I didn’t ever mean that it was certain.

Done!(interj) :I agree!; I admit! _“I'll beat you if you keep on crying”. -“Done!”, said the little kid.

done(adj) :<slang>arrested. _He was done for theft.

done in(adj) :very exhausted. _I feel quite done in today.

(all) done and dusted(adj) :(of a person)finished one’s work, duty, etc. and prepared or ready. _I’m all done and dusted for going to the pool.

doer(n) :lively and energetic person.

do-gooder(n) :a person who is too much eager to improve people or the conditions, etc.; a philanthropist(=a person who is helpful to poor people by providing esp. money.)

do’s and don’ts(n) :the social rules of people's behavior; canon; precept. _“You should learn the dos and dont's of sitting in the class”, scolded the teacher angrily.

it takes/wants some/a lot of doing :It’s very demanding or difficult to do.

nothing doing!(interj) :certainly not!; no! _Will you help me study math? -Nothing doing, I don’t have much time.

up and doing(adj) :out of bed and ready for action; waked and energetic.

doings(n) :(Br) the works done or that are being done. _Hi John, So long no see, just tell me about your doings. 2-any small object or thing of which its name is forgotten or unknown.

doc(n) :(used to address a doctor) doctor.

in dock(adj) :having a breakdown or failure to operate; in need of repair.

doctor(n) :a person whose job is to fix the stated thing. _NDD stands for Norton Disc Doctor.

just what the doctor ordered(adj) :just what is needed, wanted or enjoyable. _After a tough week of hardworking, a weekend holiday is just what the doctor ordered.

under the doctor(adj) :[ for] under a doctor’s treatment, or care.

doctor(v) :1-<derog>to change the records or anything else dishonestly. _The teacher caught the boy doctoring the test results. 2-(usu. passive)<euph>to remove the part of steh sex organs of an animal or a person so as to be unable to breed; castrate. 3-<rarely used>to apply medical treatment to.

dodder(v) :to walk, or move unlively, inactively esp. as a result of weakness or old age.

doddering(adj) :weak, shaky or trembling because of old age.

doddle(n) :(Br) a task, work or any activity that is very easy to do. _-Will you come to the party tonight? -I'll not be able to, I'll have a driving test tomorrow.-Oh, John, it's a real doddle, you don't have to study a lot!

dodge(n) :1-(a) trick. 2-method;a clever way of doing sthg.

dodge(v) :to cause not to happen by trickery or in a dishonest way.

dodgem(n) :a small car that is driven at public amusement places, propelled by electricity and in which people often intentionally hit the other cars for fun.

dodgems(n) :a kind of entertainment in dodgem cars at fun fairs.

dodgy(adj) :(Br)1-dicey; involving danger and unsafety; risky. _a dodgy plan/person. 2-clever and esp. tricky; dishonest.

(as) dead as a dodo(adj) :completely dead, forgotten or out-of-date.

DOG(n)

dog(n) :1-a person of the stated kind ._You hit the jackpot, you lucky dog! 2-(Am)<slang>sthg failed; a disappointment. 3-(Am)<slang>an extremely ugly woman. 4-<slang><humor>(pl.)foot. _My dogs are killing me!

dressed/done up like a dog's dinner(adj) : (Br)dressed in showy and fashionable clothes that one thinks wonderful but that the others think rather silly.

give/throw sb to the dogs(v) :to cause sb to suffer sthg unpleasant esp. in a selfish, dishonest, or disloyal way.

go to the dogs(v) :to near the end; to ruin; to become worse. _He went to the dogs right after his wife’s death.

it’s dog eat dog :it’s a hard or tough struggle to be successful in business, sports, etc. _Business industry is a struggle for survival financially, it’s dog eat dog, you know.

keep a dog and bark oneself(v) :to do sthg by oneself, although he/she has a chance to make another (esp. a lower-ranked) person to do it. _You’re the chief, so why do you keep a dog and bark yourself, Mrs. Wills is supposed to do that.

lead (sb)/have a dog's life(v) :to cause sb/ to have a difficult life with many troubles.

let the dog see the rabbit!(interj) :(used imperatively)let me/him/her, etc. see/ have/come near, etc. _When an upper-class cadet comes in to buy sthg, he makes the freshmen move back with the words “Let the dog see the rabbit!”

let sleeping dogs lie(v) :not to intervene a person or a situation that is likely to cause trouble.

love me, love my dog! :if you want to be friendly or familiar with me, you have to accept or tolerate all my habits, ideas, opinions, etc.

not have a dog's chance(v) :not to have a small, slight chance of doing sthg.

put on the dog(v) :to make a showy display; to be pretentious.

look like a dog's breakfast/dinner(v) :to look like very messy or untidy.

top dog(n) :the person in charge; one that has the most power and authority.

treat sb like a dog(v) :to treat badly and unfairly.

the dogs(n) :social meeting of races in which the greyhounds (=thin dogs with long legs, esp. which run in races or used when hunting.) compete.

dog’s breakfast(n) :(Br)<slang><derog> sthg badly, disorderly or carelessly done.

a dog’s age(n) :a very long time.

a shaggy dog story(n) :a very long joke.

dogcollar(n) :a priest's white collar.

dogface(n) :<milt. slang>a newly enlisted soldier in the army, esp. an infantry man.

doggy(adj) :1-(of a person)very concerned with or interested in dogs. 2-<slang>excessively showy and pretentious.

in the doghouse(adv) :in a state of pity, shame or disfavor.

dog tag(n) :<slang>piece of metal worn round the neck by a soldier, on which a soldier's number, name and blood is written for the purpose of identification.

dogsbody(n) :(Br) a person of the lowest position who has to do the donkeywork.

dog-tired(adj) :excessively tired.

doggone(v) :(Am)<slang><euph>to damn; to curse. _Doggone it!, I’ve lost the lottery by one number.

doggoned(adj) :damned; cursed; confounded.

the dole(n) :(Br)informal term for money payment to an unemployed person every week.(esp. in the phrase go/be on ---.)

go/be on the dole(v) :(Br)to begin to receive money from the government for insurance because a person is unemployed.

doll(n) :1-<slang>a beautiful, nice and attractive young girl or woman. 2-<derog>a beautiful but stupid young girl ; a woman who is too much concerned with her clothes and appearance. 3-(Am)<slang>a likable person.

doll sb up(v) :(usu. passive)to dress oneself up fashionably. _Hey, rush, doll up quickly.

look/feel (like) a million dollars/quid(v) :(of women and girls)to look/feel very charming or attractive.

dollop(n) :[ of] a large mass or quantity (esp. of food) _a dollop of pudding.

dolly bird, dolly(n) :(Br)<rarely used> <usu.derog>a beautiful young woman , esp. who dressed neatly and fashionably.

dominie(n) :(Am)any minister.

don(n) :the head of a college at Oxford or Cambridge University; a teacher who directs the students in British Universities.

donkeywork(n) :(Br) the uninteresting and tiring piece of work. _You're the junior here and, you'll have to do all the donkeywork till you become a senior.

donkey’s years(n) :(Br)<slang>(usu. after for/in) a very long time. _I haven’t seen her for donkey’s years, I really missed her.

don't know(n) :a person who cannot give an answer in an opinion poll(=a questioning of a number of ordinary people to learn the general opinion of people on a stated subject.)

doodad(n) :1-a small jewel that a person owns because of its beauty; ornament. 2-also doohickey(=a small, clever machine or any object used in place of a machine, gadget or any object used in place of its original name is forgotten or unknown.) _Hey, give me that ,… hımm, doodad.

doodle(v) :to draw meaningless lines or scribbles while one should pay attention to sthg else.(e.g. a boy doodling during a lesson.)

doodle bug(n) :1-a divining rod or a similar device used to discover or find out the underground deposits or storages of elements. 2-a flying bomb.3-a manless guided missile.(used by Nazis against London during the World War II.)

doohickey(n) :a small, clever machine or any object used in place of a machine or any object when its name is forgotten or unknown.

till doomsday(adv) :forever.

be on the door(v) :to have a duty at the door (e.g. collecting tickets at the door of a theater.)

doorstep(n) :(Br)an excessively thick piece or slice of bread.

dope(n) :<slang>1-heroin; a harmful and forbidden drug only used on the orders of a doctor; any narcotic as heroin. 2-sb who uses heroin. 3-a illness of the mind that a person is unable to think clearly, as if caused by drug. 4-a foolish person. 5-[ on] <rarely used>information esp. from a reliable person.

dope(v) :[ up] 1-to put a drug in sb’s food, drink, etc. in order to cause him to sleep. _The man doped the girl’s drink, and then violated her. 2-(Am)<slang> [ out] to figure out.

dopy, also dopey(adj) :1-unconscious or not awake, esp. because of a drug or alcohol. 2-stupid; foolish.

dorm(n) :dormitory(=a large room containing a number of beds to sleep, esp. in boarding schools.)

dose(n) :sthg or amount of sthg given or taken.

like a dose of salts(adv) :very fast, easily and esp. effectively.

doss(n) :(Br)<slang>a short and light sleep. _I need a doss, don’t disturb me!

doss down(v) :(Br)to sleep in a makeshift bed or on the ground.

dosser(n) :(Br)<slang>a person who has no fixed home; tramp; vagrant.

sit at dosshouse(v) :to live in a cheap lodging esp. for tramps or vagrants.

dot one's/the i's and cross one's/the t's(v) : to be excessively careful in a very annoying way.

on the dot(adv) :at the exact time or place; on time. _We arrived home on the dot.

sign on the dotted line(v) :to agree about sthg at the moment and often without careful thinking.

dotty(adj) :1-stupid; dumb; slow in understanding. 2-insane; mad. 3-eccentric; peculiar.

at/on the double(adv) :(Am)(used imperatively) rapidly; by running. _When I call you, you should come on the double, all right?

double up(v) :to share the cost of a place to live, esp. a room, flat, etc. with another person.

double-cross(v) :<slang>to trick or deceive sb by being dishonest or to betray sb by not doing what one promised.

double cross(n) :<slang>treachery; the act of being disloyal.

double date(v) :to have a double date.

double date(n) :a date involving two couples of men and women.

double-quick(adj,adv) :very rapidly. _Hey, get the money double quick, we gotta go right now.

double take(n) :a delayed reaction of surprise to sthg unexpected and shows that one understood the true meaning of sthg a bit later. (esp. in the phrase do a double take.)

double-talk(n) :a talk that appears to be serious and meaningful, but in fact, is nonsense, meaningless and deceptive.

dough(n) :(Am) money.

doughboy(n) :a soldier in US Army esp. an infantry man.

dove(n) :a member of a group that is in favor of peace and actively helps to provide peace.

dowager(n) :a good-looking wealthy old lady.

down(adj) :completed. _Did you finish the report? -Yes, sir, I’m down with it.

down on(adj) :unfavorable to; angry at; annoyed with.

down in/at the mouth(adj) :in low spirits; depressed; mournful.

down on one's luck(adj) :unfortunate.

have a down on sb(v) :to abhor sb; detest; dislike.

down and out(adj) :having no particular job, home, etc. esp. living on the streets; tramp; hobo.

down-and-out(n) :a person who has no fixed home and job.

Down with! :We don't want. _Down with the Minister!

down there(n) : <euph>a person’s sexual organs.

down(v) :1-to drink or swallow hastily; gulp. _The little kid downed his glass of milk before going to bed. 2-to defeat, esp. in a game.

downer(n) :1-a mournful, saddening or discouraging situation, affair, experience, person, etc. 2-<slang>a drug that makes one feel unconscious and weak.

downhill(adj) :easy esp. after a period of being difficult. _I finished the difficult part of my homework, the rest is just downhill.

downright(adv) :almost; absolutely; completely.

one’s daily dozen(n) :(usu. after do)a set of physical exercises that a person works out every day esp. in the mornings.

dozens (and dozens) of(n) :very many; lots (and lots) of.

dozy(adj) :(Br)foolish; slow in understanding.

drag(n) :<slang>1-sthg or sb that is uninteresting, boring, unexciting, etc. (esp. in the phrase what a drag! (=How boring!) 2-an act of breathing in, esp. of cigarette; puff. 3-clothing. 4-influence.

in drag(adv) :<slang>(of a man) in clothes that belong to woman.

drag(v) :1-to advance by working hardly and tiresomely. 2-[ on] to draw smoke into the mouth. _I dig dragging on a cigarette after the meals.

drag sb/sthg up(v) :1-to bring about or draw attention to (a subject or event that is of little importance) repeatedly and unnecessarily. _The newspapers keep dragging the prime minister's tactless remarks in the meetings. 2-(Br)to grow up a child badly and cause him to have bad behaviors.

drag one's feet/heels(v) :to move or act very slowly esp. because of not being interested, willing, keen, etc. on sthg. _The government is dragging its feet over the new regulations about the tax cuts.

draggy(adj) :uninteresting; dull; boring.

dragon(n) :an angry and bad-tempered old woman.

drain(n) :as much drink as a person fills his mouth. _Hey, I'm very thirsty, leave me a drain from your coke.

down the drain(adv) :used for nothing; wasted. _She lost the report, so all of the hours he spent went down the drain. /_ Last year, I bought a computer with a great satisfactory cost, but later then it had a breakdown, so it was 700$ just down the drain. (also go down the drain; be money down the drain; throw sb down the drain)

drainpipe trousers(n) :tight-fitting pants that round the leg tightly.

dram(n) :a small drink ,but of an alcohol, usu. whisky.

drat(v) :<slang><rarely used>(used to express annoyance or curse)to damn..

dratted(adj) :<slang><rarely used>damned; cursed.

draw a blank(v) :to fail to find any information or an answer to a problem.

quick/fast on the draw(adj) :fast at drawing or pulling out a gun.

sb’s bottom drawer(n) :the collection of things that unmarried girls collect before marriage.

go back to the drawing board(v) :to begin any activity from the beginning esp. after the first failure on it.

dreadful(adj) :awful; unpleasant; bad. _a dreadful weather.

dreadfully(adv) :<polite>very. _I'm dreadfully sorry about my stupid behavior in the class.

dream(n) :a beautiful, excellent or enjoyable person or a thing. _My new house is a real dream!

dream(adj) :wonderful; excellent; ideal. _That's my dream car!

not dream of(v) :not to think of (doing sthg) because of its falseness according to social rules of behaviors or precepts.

dream sthg up(v) :<derog> to invent or imagine (a plan or any other thing, esp. unusual or surprising.); to conceive. _He always dream up some new excuses for being late.

dreamboat(n) :<slang>a very attractive or charming person esp. of the opposite sex.

dreamy(adj) :1-very pleasant; wonderful. _a dreamy holiday. 2-(of a man)sexually attractive.

deary(adj) :boring; unexciting; dull. _a deary work.

dredge sthg up(v) :to talk or bring about anything unpleasant in the past that has been forgotten about. _The two old men were sitting dredging up past memories.

dress down(v) :1-to scold; talk angrily, esp. to blame. 2-(Am)to beat sb severely.

dressing-down(n) :1-a scolding. 2-a beating.

dressed (up) to kill(adj) :(esp. of women)wearing beautiful, fashionable and attractive clothes.

dressed (up) to the nines(adj) :wearing one's most fashionable clothes.

dressed like a dog's dinner(adj) :dressed fashionably.

dressy(adj) :(of persons) looking smart in beautiful clothes.

in/by dribs and drabs(adv) :in/by small and insignificant amounts. _He borrowed $1000 from me, but is still paying in dribs and drabs.

drill(n) :(Br) the right way of doing sthg properly; procedure.

what's the drill? :what will we do now?

drill(v) :[into] to give knowledge to an anything by continual and repeated draining; to implant by strict training.

drink like a fish(v) :to drink too much alcohol esp. habitually.

drink sb under the table(v) :to drink much alcohol with sb until he/she becomes excessively drunk.

drip(n) :<slang>a boring, dull and uninteresting person.

drive at sthg(v) :(no passive)(used in progressive tense)to mean indirectly; hint at. _What are you driving at by saying so?

drive a point/an argument home(v) :to use one's all efforts to be understood.

in the driving seat(adj) :in charge or control over (a group, organization, etc.)

drop(v) :1-to lose (esp. money) in gambling or a risky enterprise e.g. stock market, etc. 2-to strike a person with a blow.

drop away/off(v) :to fall asleep; to doze off.

drop out(v) :to withdraw oneself from social life and activities.

drop sb a line(v) :to write a letter to sb.

drop a brick/clanger(v) :(Br) to do or say sthg that is unacceptable or against the social rules of behavior; to make a stupid mistake.

drop dead(v) :1-<slang>(used imperatively) (used to express one’s annoyance, dislike or insult to sb.) _Linda told him to drop dead when he invited her to dance. 2-to die unexpectedly and suddenly.

drop sb/sthg like a hot potato(v) :to quit dealing with sb/sthg suddenly and quickly esp. when it/he becomes unpleasant or intolerable.

drubbing(n) :a complete defeat; victory over. _We got a drubbing over Jacksons at the soccer match.

a drug on the market(n) :goods that are not bought by anyone.

beat/bang the drum(v) :[ for] to support sb esp. with the intention of gaining support for it from the public in the future. _The government beats the drum for full employment.

drum sthg into sb(v) :to put an idea, concept, etc. into sb's mind by continual repetition ;implant; drill.

drum sthg up(v) :to get by attempting continually and esp. by the help of advertisement.

drummer(n) :(Am)a salesman who often travels for business.

drumstick(n) :the part of a bird's leg esp. the one with meat and eaten as food.

drunk(n) :1-a person who is drunk. 2-a person who is addicted to liquor or habitually drinks alcoholic beverages. 3-a time spent for fun, esp. in drinking; spree; binge.

(as) drunk as a Lord(adj) :(esp. of men)extremely drunk.

dry, also drys(n) :a person/people who favor(s) the laws which forbid the production, sale and use of liquor.; prohibitionist.

dry(adj) :forbidding the production, sale or use of alcoholic beverages. _a dry law.

(as) dry as a bone, also bone dry(adj) : extremely dry.

(as) dry as dust(adj) :(of a person, book, film, etc.)extremely boring or dull.

not dry behind the ears(adj) :(Am)young and inexperienced; naïve.

dry nurse(n) :a person who looks after a superior but inexperienced one.

dry run(n) :<milt. slang>1-practice of firing without using live bullets. 2-a rehearsal for an important event, affair, ceremony, etc.

dry up(v) :1-<slang>(used imperatively)to shut up. 2-(of an actor, actress) to forget one's words when acting in a performance or play.

D.T.’s, also d.t.’s(n) :<slang>abbrev. for delirium tremens(=a nervous state of mind, esp. when one has been under the influence of much alcohol)

dub(n) :an awkward person who has a lack of grace or skill esp. a clumsy player.

duck(n) :1-(used to address) a liked or lovable person that is favorable above others; darling; dear. 2-<milt. slang>a motor car which travels both on land and water; an amphibious automobile.

ducks(n) :(pl.)trousers which are made of strong, usu. cotton cloth. _He was wearing a yellow ducks.

a dead duck(n) :a plan, idea or subject, etc. that is likely to fail, lose its importance, success, value, etc.

a lame duck(n) :sb or esp. a company, organization, etc. which is about to fail and needs esp. financial support or help .

like water off a duck's back(adj) :having no influence; ineffective.

play ducks and drakes with(v) :1-to spend money aimlessly and in great amount.; waste. 2-<rarely used>to cause trouble, confusion or difficulties to. _Your tactless remarks play ducks and drakes with the officer.

take to sthg like a duck to water(v) :to be interested in, learn or get accustomed to sthg very easily.

duck (out of sthg)(v) : to try to escape an unpleasant or tiring responsibility; dodge. _-Will you wash the dishes?-Mummy, I'm sorry, but I have a severe headache. _Don't try to duck out of it, you naughty kid, go and do it.

ducky, also duckie, also ducks(n) :(Br) (used esp. by women to address a person who likes)darling; honey. _Did you like it, ducky?

an ugly duckling(n) :an ordinary or dull child, plan, idea, etc. that becomes an interesting and successful one.

ducky(adj) :1-(Am) good enough; satisfactory. 2-(Am) pretty and attractive.; cute.

ductile(adj) :easily made or influenced to do what one wants; tractable.

dud(n) :1-a worthless person or thing. 2-false coin or banknote; a counterfeit. 3-a failure. 4-(pl.) one’s belongings, esp. clothes. 5-shell which doesn’t explode.

dud(adj) :worthless; valueless. _a dud check.

dude(n) :<slang>a person who has bred in a city esp. a person from Eastern and moved or went for a holiday to the western part of the U.S.

duff(n) :<euph>buttocks.

duff(adj) :(Br)sthg worthless, useless or of no importance.

duffer(n) :1-<rarely used>[ at] a foolish person esp. one who learns sthg very slowly. 2-an incapable and unskilled golf player.

dukes(n) :(pl.)<slang>fists. _Put your dukes up and fight with me, if you dare, of course.

(as) dull as a ditchwater(adj) :very boring, dull, and uninteresting. _Although we’d been told that the film was exciting, both my wife and I found it to be as dull as ditchwater!

dumb(adj) :silly; foolish.

dummy(n) :a silly person; fool.

dump(n) :a messy and dirty place.

down in the dumps(adj) :(esp. after be/feel, etc.)mournful; unhappy.

dumpy(adj) :(of a person) fat and short.

dumpbell(n) :(Am)<slang>a fool; a stupid person.

dunk(v) :to dip food into a liquid before eating. _When will you quit dunking biscuits into your tea?

dunny(n) :(AustrE) lavatory; toilet.

duo, duos(n) :two singers or musicians who perform sthg together.

dust(n) :(Am)<slang>money.

bite/kick/kiss the dust(v) :<humor>1-(of a person)to become very ill; to die. 2-(of an engine, machine, etc.)not to work properly.

kick up/raise a dust(about)(v) :to discuss; quarrel (about).

dust sb's jacket(v) :to strike or beat sb.

duster(n) :(Am)<slang>buttocks.

dust-up(n) :(Br)a fight or a quarrel.

dutch(n) :(Br)<slang>one’s wife.

Dutch(adj) :German.

the Dutch(n) :the people who live in Germany.

go Dutch(v) :[ with] to share the expenses (e.g. on a date).

in Dutch(adj) :in trouble; in disagreement; in disfavor; having problems.

Double dutch(n) :talk, speech, writing, etc. that is too complex and difficult to understand; gibberish.

Dutch courage(n) :the courage that results from drinking much alcohol.

Dutch treat(n) :a meal, entertainment or any other thing at which each person goes Dutch(=pays his/her own expenses.)

Dutch uncle(n) :a person who scolds or rebukes others severely in a bossy way.

(then) I’m a Dutchman :(used to express one’s strong disbelief to a statement, used with if clause.) then I’m not what I am. _If that’s a genuine leather, I’m a Dutchman.

dynamo(n) :a lively, brisk person who is full of energy.

d'you :short form for do you.