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do
word A1to perform an action; to carry out
↗Do as I Say and Not as I Do
proverbAn injunction demanding that others heed advice and rules while acknowledging one's own contradictory behavior.
↗Do as I Say, Not as I Do
proverbCommon variation advising individuals to obey instructions rather than imitate flawed personal practices.
↗do it now
phrase A2to perform an action immediately without postponement
↗do not force it
phrase A2do not push or try too hard if something is not working naturally
↗Do Not Kill the Part of You That Is Cringe, Kill the Part of You That Cringes
proverbDo not suppress your authentic, enthusiastic self out of fear of judgment; instead, eliminate your fear of embarrassment or self-doubt.
↗do not lose it
phrase A2keep this safe; do not misplace or lose something
↗Do Not Sit in Rome and Strive with the Pope
proverbDo not contest, argue, or clash with the dominant authority or decision-maker in their own territory or domain.
↗Do or Die
idiomA situation requiring supreme effort with no alternative except failure
↗Do Someone a Good Turn
idiomTo perform a helpful, generous, or kind act for another person
↗Do Something at the Drop of a Hat
idiomTo do something immediately without hesitation or prior planning
↗Do Something by the Seat of Your Pants
idiomTo manage a task using intuition and improvisation rather than a calculated plan
↗Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You
proverbTreat other people with the fairness, empathy, and respect that you expect to receive from them.
↗Do What I Say, Not What I Do
proverbAdvice given by someone acknowledging their own hypocritical behavior while urging obedience to their words.
↗Do without
phrasal verbTo manage, cope, or survive without having someone or something.
↗do you
phrase A1used to form present tense questions addressing the listener
↗do you have
phrase A1used to ask whether someone possesses something
↗Do your part for nature
phraseto take individual responsibility and contribute positive actions toward protecting the environment
↗doctor
word A1a trained person who treats sick or injured people A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.; A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
↗Doctor, Heal Thyself
proverbAn admonition suggesting that one should resolve their own shortcomings and dilemmas before advising or criticizing others.
↗Doctors Make the Worst Patients
proverbExperts often ignore their own professional advice or struggle when placed on the receiving end of a service.
↗document
word B1a paper or digital file that gives official or useful information Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.; To record something in written, photographic, or other form as evidence or information.; Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
↗documentary
word B1a movie or a television program that provides a factual record or report A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
↗does
word A1third-person singular present indicative of do
↗Doesn't Hold Water
idiomTo be illogical, unsubstantiated, or incapable of withstanding scrutiny
↗Doesn't Know Beans About It
idiomTo possess virtually no knowledge, expertise, or comprehension of a subject
↗dog
word A1a common animal often kept as a pet or used for guarding a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work a domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work; a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work a domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work
↗Dog and Pony Show
idiomAn elaborate, flashy presentation designed to impress people rather than provide real value
↗Dog Days of Summer
idiomThe hottest, most humid, and lethargic period of the summer season
↗Dog-Eat-Dog
idiomFiercely competitive and ruthless, where people will harm others to advance themselves
↗doggerel
word C2comic or crude verse, often poorly constructed and lacking artistic value
↗dogmatic
word C1Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true without considering evidence.
↗Dogs Have Masters, Cats Have Staff
proverbA humorous saying implying that independent or finicky patrons view service personnel as their dedicated personal servants.
↗Dogs Have Masters; Cats Have Staff
proverbHighlights the contrast between loyal, obedient followers and demanding, entitled individuals who expect to be served hand and foot.
↗Dogs Have Owners, Cats Have Staff
proverbA variation of the feline humor observing that certain customers expect absolute deference and bespoke subservience from service workers.
↗doing
word A1present participle of do; actively performing a task
↗doll
word A1a toy resembling a human being, especially used by children a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
↗dollar
word A1the money used in the United States and some other countries The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
↗Dollars for Doughnuts
idiomUsed to describe an outcome that is practically certain or a safe bet
↗domestic
word B2relating to the running of a home or to family relations; or existing or occurring inside a particular country, not foreign
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