do a slow burn »
To experience a gradually increasing feeling of anger or frustration.
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do as I say and not as I do »
Don't imitate my behavior but obey my instructions.
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do drugs »
To abuse an illegal drug or drugs, especially as a result of chemical addiction.
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do for »
ruin
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do the math »
You can do the calculation yourself, with the implication that you don't have to trust someone else's assertions.
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dog-eat-dog »
Harsh and ruthless.
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don't shit where you eat »
(idiomatic, vulgar) One should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which one regularly finds oneself.1998 April 14, Nelson Navarro, "Ever faithful, ever true," Manila Standard (Philippines) (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):The guiding principle is Don't shit where you eat. Office romances are always destructive of morale and objectivity.2003 Oct. 8, Jonathan Valania, "Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Pussy," Philadelphia Weekly (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):Limbaugh was scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the NAB convention in, of all places, Philadelphia, thus violating the cardinal law of the animal kingdom: Don't shit where you eat.2006 Sept. 19, Michael Musto, "NY Mirror," Village Voice (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):Mitchell refused to indulge in on-set romances with either gender. "You don't shit where you eat," he told me, plainly.
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draw the line »
To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.
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drive the porcelain bus »
To vomit, especially while drunk or hung over.
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Drop out of warp »
Dis-engage the cruise control on the car
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drug of choice »
Substance that a suspect is addicted to.
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drug of choice »
The best-choice medication to treat a particular medical problem.
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drug on the market »
Something which is overabundant at the moment and thus not in demand.
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drum up »
To generate or encourage; to campaign for.
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druther »
Would rather; would prefer to.
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