Word of the Day index

doss about

to doss about - to waste time doing nothing

double-check

to double-check - to check something again to make sure it is right

dove

a dove - a white bird with a small head which makes a cooing sound, associated with peace and love

down-to-earth

down-to-earth - practical, straightforward and not pretentious

drab

lacking colour or interest

draconian

very strict, old fashioned

drag on

to drag on - something lasts too long

draw a blank

to draw a blank - be unable to find something you are looking for

draw in

to draw in - daylight hours become shorter

draw the short straw

get the worst job or task