Expressions (A–Z)

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  Dry statute

  See: "The dry statute."

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  Dry-farmed land / Rainfed field

  Cultivated land that depends entirely on rainfall for moisture, without any arti...

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  Du Sif'rati

  A number consisting of two digits.

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  Du Sitri

  See: “one-sided.”

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  Dual Citizenship

  A person holding citizenship in two countries.

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  dubious personality

  A person who cannot be trusted. Or: a person considered to be involved in crimin...

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• Dubious type

  A person who does not inspire trust or is suspected of having ties with criminal...

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  Ducks in the slaughterhouse

  See: "Like ducks in the slaughterhouse."

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  Due to Their Excessive Haste, You Spill Your Drink / By Their Haste You Spill

  As a result of excessive haste, the liquid spills. A proverb criticizing overhas...

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  Duel

  An armed confrontation between two men.

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