• Dash off – Do something quickly, often without much thought.

    • Example: "She dashed off a quick email before the meeting."

  • Date back to – Have origins in a specific time period.

    • Example: "This castle dates back to the 12th century."

  • Deal with – Handle or manage a situation.

    • Example: "He’s good at dealing with difficult clients."

  • Decide on – Choose or make a decision about something.

    • Example: "They decided on the restaurant for dinner."

  • Die down – Gradually become less intense or severe.

    • Example: "The noise finally died down after midnight."

  • Die out – Become extinct or disappear gradually.

    • Example: "Many species are dying out due to deforestation."

  • Dig into – Investigate deeply or begin eating with enthusiasm.

    • Example: "She dug into the details of the project."

  • Dig up – Find or discover information.

    • Example: "They dug up some old records for the case."

  • Do away with – Eliminate or discard something.

    • Example: "They decided to do away with outdated regulations."

  • Do over – Repeat or redo something.

    • Example: "I wasn’t happy with my essay, so I decided to do it over."

  • Do up – Fasten or decorate.

    • Example: "She did up her coat before stepping outside."

  • Do without – Manage without something or someone.

    • Example: "They’ll have to do without coffee for a few hours."

  • Double back – Return in the direction you came from.

    • Example: "We missed the turn and had to double back."

  • Double down – Increase one’s efforts or commitment.

    • Example: "She decided to double down on her study efforts."

  • Double up – Share something with someone, often due to lack of space.

    • Example: "We had to double up in hotel rooms."

  • Drag on – Continue for an unnecessarily long time.

    • Example: "The meeting dragged on for three hours."

  • Drag out – Prolong something longer than necessary.

    • Example: "They dragged out the negotiations for months."

  • Draw back – Withdraw or retreat.

    • Example: "She drew back in fear when the dog barked."

  • Draw in – Involve someone in a situation or attract attention.

    • Example: "The project drew in many interested investors."

  • Draw on – Use experience, skills, or resources.

    • Example: "She drew on her past experiences to solve the problem."

  • Draw out – Make someone reveal information or feelings.

    • Example: "The teacher managed to draw out the shy student."

  • Draw up – Create or write a formal document.

    • Example: "They drew up a contract for the partnership."

  • Dress up – Wear formal or fancy clothes.

    • Example: "They dressed up for the party."

  • Drift apart – Gradually become less close or connected.

    • Example: "After college, they started to drift apart."

  • Drift off – Fall asleep gradually.

    • Example: "He drifted off while watching TV."

  • Drive at – Imply or try to say something indirectly.

    • Example: "I’m not sure what he’s driving at with those comments."

  • Drive away – Cause someone to leave.

    • Example: "The high prices drove customers away."

  • Drive off – Leave in a vehicle or cause someone to leave.

    • Example: "She drove off without saying goodbye."

  • Drop by – Visit informally or briefly.

    • Example: "He dropped by to see how we were doing."

  • Drop off – Deliver someone or something; fall asleep.

    • Example: "Could you drop me off at the station?"

  • Drop out – Leave school, a competition, or a group before completion.

    • Example: "She dropped out of college to start a business."

  • Drown out – Be louder than another sound, making it inaudible.

    • Example: "The noise of the traffic drowned out their conversation."

  • Drum up – Gather interest or support for something.

    • Example: "They drummed up support for the charity event."

  • Dry off – Remove water from something or oneself.

    • Example: "After swimming, she dried off with a towel."

  • Dry out – Remove moisture or become completely dry.

    • Example: "We left the wet boots out to dry out."

  • Dry up – Stop talking due to lack of ideas; also, run out of resources.

    • Example: "The conversation dried up, and things became awkward."

  • Dumb down – Simplify something, often excessively.

    • Example: "The course was dumbed down to appeal to more students."

  • Dwell on – Think or talk about something for too long.

    • Example: "Try not to dwell on your mistakes."

  • Die back – When a plant loses leaves and stems, usually in winter.

    • Example: "The flowers died back during the cold season."

  • Drum into – Instill something into someone through constant repetition.

    • Example: "The teacher drummed grammar rules into her students."

  • Do in – Make someone very tired; kill or destroy.

    • Example: "That long hike really did me in."

  • Dip into – Take a small amount from something, like money or a reserve.

    • Example: "She dipped into her savings to pay for repairs."

  • Drag in – Involve someone unwillingly in a situation.

    • Example: "He tried not to drag his friends into his personal issues."

  • Drift into – Gradually enter into a different state or activity.

    • Example: "He drifted into sleep while reading."

  • Dial down – Reduce the intensity or level of something.

    • Example: "They had to dial down the music after complaints."

  • Draw in – Become shorter (for days) or pull in attention.

    • Example: "As winter approaches, the days draw in."

  • Do over – Repeat something, often to correct a mistake.

    • Example: "The exam was so challenging, they had to do it over."

  • Drop back – Fall behind in a group.

    • Example: "He dropped back to walk at a slower pace."

  • Draw out – Make something last longer than necessary.

    • Example: "They drew out the meeting with too many questions."

  • Dish out – Distribute or serve, especially food or criticism.

    • Example: "She loves to dish out advice."

  • Dash out – Leave quickly and suddenly.

    • Example: "She dashed out to catch the last bus."

  • Dig up – Discover or bring something to light, often information.

    • Example: "The reporter dug up some interesting facts."

  • Do away with – Get rid of something.

    • Example: "They did away with old policies."

  • Doze off – Fall asleep, especially accidentally.

    • Example: "He dozed off during the lecture."

  • Dress down – Wear casual clothes or criticize harshly.

    • Example: "The manager dressed down the team for mistakes."

  • Draw upon – Make use of a resource or experience.

    • Example: "She drew upon her skills to finish the job."

  • Drive out – Force someone or something to leave.

    • Example: "Rising prices drove out small businesses."

  • Drum out – Expel or remove someone from a group.

    • Example: "He was drummed out of the club for breaking rules."

  • Dry out – Recover from intoxication; become sober.

    • Example: "He needed time to dry out."

  • Drop behind – Fall behind others in a race or activity.

    • Example: "He dropped behind during the last lap."

  • Draw down – Use resources gradually, often savings or stock.

    • Example: "They began to draw down their savings during retirement."

  • Dine out – Eat at a restaurant.

    • Example: "They love to dine out on weekends."

  • Duck out of – Avoid or evade something.

    • Example: "She ducked out of her responsibilities."

  • Dig in – Begin eating eagerly; also means to persist in a stance.

    • Example: "Everyone dug in as soon as the food arrived."

  • Drift into – Slowly or unintentionally enter a situation.

    • Example: "He drifted into bad habits over time."

  • Dial back – Reduce the intensity of something.

    • Example: "The CEO decided to dial back expenses."

  • Die off – Gradually become extinct.

    • Example: "Many species are dying off due to habitat loss."

  • Drop over – Visit casually or unexpectedly.

    • Example: "She dropped over to see her friend."

  • Drum up – Generate interest, support, or enthusiasm.

    • Example: "They drummed up excitement for the event."

  • Do out of – Cheat or deprive someone of something.

    • Example: "She was done out of her inheritance."

  • Draw near – Approach or get closer.

    • Example: "As the deadline drew near, he felt the pressure."

  • Dress up as – Wear a costume to resemble someone or something.

    • Example: "He dressed up as a pirate for Halloween."

  • Dip out of – Leave or withdraw from an activity.

    • Example: "She dipped out of the meeting early."

  • Drum in – Teach or reinforce through repetition.

    • Example: "The coach drummed the rules into the players."

  • Deal in – Be involved in trading or selling.

    • Example: "He deals in antiques."

  • Drink in – Absorb or enjoy fully (scenery, information, etc.).

    • Example: "They drank in the beautiful view."

  • Drive off – Repel or force someone to leave.

    • Example: "The guard drove off the trespassers."

  • Do up – Repair, decorate, or fasten.

    • Example: "They did up the house before selling it."

  • Dwell upon – Focus on or linger on something.

    • Example: "She tends to dwell upon past mistakes."

  • Draw off – Move back or retreat, especially from a confrontation.

    • Example: "The forces drew off after the negotiation."

  • Dry out – Lose moisture, typically for materials or soil.

    • Example: "The plants started to dry out in the sun."

  • Dish up – Serve food onto plates.

    • Example: "She dished up soup for everyone."

  • Drop around – Visit someone casually.

    • Example: "I’ll drop around after work."

  • Dumb down – Simplify something, often excessively.

    • Example: "They dumbed down the lecture for beginners."

  • Drive around – Travel in a vehicle around an area.

    • Example: "We drove around town looking for a new restaurant."

  • Drift away – Gradually move away or lose interest.

    • Example: "Many fans drifted away after the team’s losses."

  • Do without – Manage without something essential.

    • Example: "We’ll have to do without power until it’s fixed."

  • Dine in – Eat at home instead of a restaurant.

    • Example: "We decided to dine in tonight."

  • Double up as – Serve two purposes or roles.

    • Example: "The kitchen table doubled up as a desk."

  • Draw out – Make something last longer or pull something out.

    • Example: "He drew out his farewell speech."

  • Duck under – Quickly go under something.

    • Example: "They ducked under the fence."

  • Die away – Gradually fade until gone.

    • Example: "The sound of the siren died away."

  • Dip into – Take money from savings, or read a bit of a book.

    • Example: "He dipped into his savings for the vacation."

  • Dress out – Prepare a hunted animal for cooking.

    • Example: "He dressed out the fish after catching it."

  • Dig out – Find something that was buried or hard to locate.

    • Example: "She dug out her old yearbook."

  • Drill down – Focus on something in greater detail.

    • Example: "Let’s drill down on these figures."

  • Draw away – Move ahead of others, often in competition.

    • Example: "The runner drew away from the pack."

  • Drive up – Cause something to increase, usually prices.

    • Example: "The high demand drove up prices."

  • Drink up – Finish a beverage completely.

    • Example: "Drink up, and we’ll head out."

  • Drift off – Gradually fall asleep or lose attention. - Example: "She drifted off while reading."