day in court
have one's say
A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done.
The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his day in court.
day of reckoning
A time when one will be made to account for misdeeds.
When the criminal was caught and brought to trial his victims said, "finally, the day of reckoning has come."
A time when one's will and Judgment are severely tested.
"You always wanted to run the department," the dean said to Professor Smith. "Now here is your chance; this is your day of reckoning."
daylight saving time
daylight saving
daylight time
fast time
A way of keeping time in summer that is one or two hours ahead of standard time. Abbreviation DST.
Many places in the United States keep their clocks on daylight saving time in the summer; in this way people get up earlier and have more free time in the afternoon and evening while it is still daylight.
Father said that next week it will get dark later because we will change to daylight saving lime.
We go off daylight saving in the fall.
dead ringer
A person who strongly resembles someone else.
Charlie is a dead ringer for his uncle.
dead set against
Totally opposed to someone or something.
Jack is dead set against the idea of marriage, which upsets Mary.
deadline
A final date by which a project, such as a term paper, is due.
The deadline for the papers on Shakespeare is November 10.
deal in
To sell; do business in a certain commodity.
Herb's firm deals in sporting goods.
deep water
in deep water
Serious trouble or difficulty.
When Dad tried to take Mom's place for a day, he found himself in deep water.