Example:
He was a promising surgeon, but his career was cut short by a
terrible accident with his left hand.
Cut something to the bone
Meaning:
To cut down severely; reduce to the bare minimum.
Example: We need to cut our expenses to the bone.
Die in vain
Meaning: To die for nothing; to sacrifice yourself for a cause that ends up
being useless.
Example:
Commander, you need to retreat! Don't let your warriors die in
vain.
Dig one’s heels in
Meaning: To emphasize that you do
not want to change your plans; to
refuse to do something.
Example: I tried to persuade her to choose another restaurant, but she dug
her heels in.
Discretion is the better part of valour
Meaning: To emphasize that it is better to avoid unnecessary risks or
unpleasant situations.
Example: Danny, my boy, discretion is the better part of valour, so don't be
a hero and go home!
Dock someone’s wages
Meaning: To reduce the amount of
money you pay someone as a
penalty/punishment.
Dialogue example:
Speaker A: Boss, John delivered the package, but it's damaged. Should I
accept it and pay him?
Speaker B: Fine, but dock his wages.
Don’t give up the day job
Meaning: Make it clear to someone that you do not believe in the success of
their new idea, plan, project, or hobby (in
a playful and non-offensive
manner).
Dialogue example:
Speaker A: What do you think of my new book idea?
Speaker B: Hmm, interesting idea, but don't give up the day job.
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