Farberisms starting with d
- Deep water runs still.
- Dig a hole and bury it.
- Dig yourself a hole and bury it.
- Do it now; don't dingle-dally over it.
- Do not fumble with a woman's logic.
- Does it joggle any bells?
- Don't bite the hand that stabs you in the back.
- Don't burn your bridges until you come to them.
- Don't cash in your chips until the shill is down.
- Don't cast a gander upon the water.
- Don't cast any dispersions.
- Don't cast doubts on troubled waters.
- Don't count your chickens until the barn door is closed.
- Don't criticize him for lack of inexperience.
- Don't cut off the limb you've got your neck strung out on.
- Don't do anything I wouldn't do standing up in a hammock.
- Don't eat with your mouth full.
- Don't get your eye out of joint.
- Don't jump off the gun.
- Don't jump off the handle.
- Don't jump on a ship that's going down in flames.
- Don't just stand there like a sitting duck.
- Don't lead them down the garden path and cut them off at the knees.
- Don't leave the nest that feeds you.
- Don't let the camels get their feet in the door.
- Don't look a gift horse in the face.
- Don't look a mixed bag in the mouth.
- Don't look at me in that tone of voice.
- Don't look for a gift in the horse's mouth.
- Don't make a molehill out of a can of beans.
- Don't make a tempest out of a teapot.
- Don't muddle the waters.
- Don't pull a panic button.
- Don't pull an enigma on me.
- Don't put all you irons on the fire in one pot.
- Don't rattle the boat.
- Don't rock the boat that feeds you.
- Don't roll up your nostrils at me.
- Don't stick your oar in muddy waters.
- Don't strike any bells while the fire is hot.
- Don't talk to me with your clothes on.
- Don't talk with your mouth open.
- Don't throw the baby out with the dishwasher.
- Don't throw the dog's blanket over the horse's nose.
- Don't twiddle your knee-caps at me!
- Don't upset the apple pie.
- Dot your t's and cross your i's.
- Drop the other foot, for Christ's sake!