Dive in headfirst
To do something impulsively without thinking about the consequences. The man likes to dive in headfirst with anything that he does.
Dive right into (something)
To begin to do something without hesitating (some swimmers like to dive right in without checking the temperature of the water). Many of the... Read more →
Divide and conquer
To split an opposing side into two groups so that you can win against them. The government was trying to divide and conquer the opposition... Read more →
Divide (something) fifty-fifty
To divide something into two equal parts. We divided the money that we won fifty-fifty.
Do a double take
To look again in surprise at someone or something. The girl did a double take when she saw her old boyfriend with another girl.
Do a job on (someone orsomething)
To harm or damage someone or something. We really did a job on the bookcase that we were trying to move.
Do a land-office business
To do much business in a short time. The children are doing a land-office business by selling the cold drinks next to the stadium.
Do a number on (someone orsomething)
To hurt or damage someone or something. The students did a number on the spectator stands during the soccer game.
Do a snow job on (someone)
To deceive or confuse someone. The salesman tried to do a snow job on me but I did not believe him.
Do an about-face
To suddenly reverse one's opinion. We did an about-face on our decision to permit drinking coffee in the library.