| Idioms – D Dead to the world - If someone is “dead to the world,” they are unaware of what is happening around them and not paying attention. Deer in headlights - We say someone looks like a “deer in headlights” if they are so surprised, shocked, or scared that they cannot respond, move, or speak. They look “frozen,” like a deer in a car’s headlights.
(A) Dime a dozen - This means that something is too common or cheap, so that a dozen would only cost a dime. Don’t cry over spilled milk - Don’t worry about things that you can’t fix. Don’t give up your day job - This is a funny way to tell someone that they are very bad at doing something (such as singing or playing sports). Don’t hold your breath - Don’t get excited about something happening, because it probably won’t happen. Don’t judge a book by its cover - Don’t judge things or people by how they look. Instead, get to know them better before making an opinion. Drive someone up the wall - To annoy or irritate someone. (“Stop making that noise! You’re driving me up the wall!!!) | 
