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Phrase

Definitions and Example Sentences

daylight robbery

example sentence:

being underpaid or overcharged:

“Talk about daylight robbery he offered me a fraction of what it was worth.”

“I told him it was too expensive in fact it was daylight robbery.”

day off

example sentence:

a one day holiday from work:

“I think that I’ll go to the beach on my day off.”

dead cert

example sentence:

relating to something that is certain:  

“I think that’s it a dead cert she’ll win.”

designer stubble

example sentence:

a few days growth of facial hair considered by some as fashionable:

“He thinks that his designer stubble makes him look like a model.”

doesn’t have a clue

example sentence:

to have no information or knowledge about something in particular:

“He doesn’t have a clue about how the DVD player works.”

done a runner

example sentence:

to disappear without warning:

“He’s not been seen for days I think he’s done a runner.”

donkey's years

example sentence:

a long period of time:

“I haven’t ridden a bicycle for donkey’s years.”

don't call us, we'll call you

example sentence:

an impolite way of telling someone you are not interested in what they have to offer:

“Thank you for coming to the interview but don't call us, we'll call you.”

don't count your chickens

before they hatch

example sentence:

don’t assume something until you know for sure:

“I told him don't count your chickens before they hatch or you may end up looking a bit foolish.”

don't go there

example sentence:

used to tell someone you would rather not talk about a particular subject:

“So I told him don't go there and thankfully he stopped asking me questions.”

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