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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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deal a good hand

To be given a fortunate or advantageous set of circumstances or opportunities in life.

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death by a thousand paper cuts

A situation or problem that causes many small annoyances or difficulties that accumulate to create a major issue or failure.

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deep six

To discard, get rid of, or destroy something; to cancel or abandon something.

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deer in the headlights

Stunned, frozen with fear or surprise, unable to act or think clearly.

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deliver the goods

To produce the desired results; to fulfill a promise or expectation.

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deliver the message to Garcia

To carry out a difficult or seemingly impossible task with dedication, initiative, and without question, often without clear instructions or in the face of obstacles.

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devil finds work for idle hands to do

unoccupied individuals often get into trouble or mischief

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devil in disguise

Someone or something that appears to be good or harmless but is actually malicious, dangerous, or causes trouble.

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devil lies in the details

Small elements or details of a plan or project that may seem insignificant but can lead to major problems if not carefully considered.

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devil of a time

to experience significant difficulty or struggle

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devil's advocate

someone who argues a position they do not necessarily support for the sake of debate

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dice with death

to take part in a dangerous or life-threatening activity

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