| Days of reckoning |
time to answer for one?s actions |
You may commit crime after crime but days of reckoning are never far off. |
| Dead Broke |
penniless |
On account of reckless spending he is dead broke these days. |
| Down and out |
poor and ruined |
After a slump in share market he is down and out these days. |
| Down in the mouth |
out of elements |
Nowadays he is down in the mouth because he has suffered heavy loss in business. |
| Draconian law |
extremely severe law |
During emergency in 1975 the Govt, imposed draconian laws to subdue opposition. |
| Dutch courage |
bravery under alcoholic influence |
Drunkards often indulge in Dutch courage and boast of their imaginary qualities. |
