dim 成语
a dime a dozen
dime a dozen
dimwit
on a dime
stop on a dime
take a dim view of
turn on a dime
deuce odims and darks on the cutback
dime
2. a very appealing female; beautiful with a nice body and smart:"Man, Theresa is a dime"
3. see also
dime piece
dims and brights
drop a dime
not worth a dime
Idiom(s): not worth a dime AND not worth a red centTheme: WORTHLESSNESS
worthless. (Informal.)
• This land is all swampy. It's not worth a dime.
• This pen I bought isn't worth a dime. It has no ink.
• It's not worth a red cent.
nickel and dime
Idiom(s): nickel and dime sbTheme: ANNOYANCE
to charge someone many small amounts of money; to assess many small fees against someone. (Fixed order.)
• We will not stay at that resort again. They nickel and dime you to death in that place. There is a charge for everything.
• Tuition at the university hasn't gone up in two years but other small fees have. They really nickel and dime you there.
At a drop of a dime
(USA) If someone will do something at the drop of a dime, they will do it instantly, without hesitation.dime a dozen|dime|dozen
adj. phr., informal Easy to get and so of little value; being an everyday thing because there are many of them; common. Mr. Jones gives A's to only one or two students, but in Mr. Smith's class, A's are a dime a dozen.dime store|dime|five|five-and-dime|five-and-ten|st
n. phr. A store that sells things that cost little. Charles bought a pencil at the five-and-dime.on a dime|dime|on
adv. phr., informal In a very small space. Bob can turn that car on a dime. Tom says his new sports car will stop on a dime.take a dim view of|dim view|take|view
v. phr. 1. To have doubts about; feel unsure or anxious about. Tom took a dim view of his chances of passing the exam. Betty hoped to go on a picnic, but she took a dim view of the weather. 2. To be against; disapprove. John's father took a dim view of his wanting to borrow the car. The teacher took a dim view of the class's behavior.turn on a dime|dime|turn|turn on
v. phr. To be able to turn in a very narrow spot comparable to a small coin. This new sports car can turn on a dime.dim
dimsee take a dim view of.
get off the dime
get off the dimeTake action, especially following a time of indecision or delay. For example, It's time this administration got off the dime and came up with a viable budget. This expression originated in the 1920s in dance-halls as an imperative for dancers to get moving. By 1926 it had been extended to other activities.
nickel-and-dime
nickel-and-dimenickel-and-dime it
to succeed or obtain something gradually by the repeated expenditure of small sums or the slow gathering of votes, power, money, etc. in small increments
An dim idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with dim, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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