Emotional Synonyms: Notice that "Down in the dumps" and "Down in the mouth" are both used to describe sadness. In exams, they are often interchangeable as answers for "depressed."
The Root of "Draconian": This idiom comes from Draco, an ancient Greek legislator known for his incredibly harsh legal code. It always implies a punishment that is much too severe for the crime.
Action & Reluctance:"Drag one's feet" is a favorite for describing government or bureaucratic delays.
Social Impression:"Dressed to kill" and "Drop names" are both about trying to impress others, though one is about appearance and the other is about social connections.
Focus on Detail:"Dot one's i's and cross one's t's" is the perfect idiom to describe the meticulous work you do when checking the technical code for your study portal.
• 25Idioms & Phrases Practice Alphabet "D" (Question Type M.C.Q)
