English idiom · informal · spoken
down in the dumps: meaning and examples
down in the dumps means feeling unhappy, discouraged or low.
Describe un estado emocional temporal. Suele aparecer después de «be», «feel» o «seem».
یک حالت احساسی موقت را توصیف میکند و معمولاً بعد از «be»، «feel» یا «seem» میآید.
Die Wendung bezeichnet einen vorübergehenden Gefühlszustand und steht meist nach „be“, „feel“ oder „seem“.
Elle décrit un état émotionnel temporaire et suit généralement « be », « feel » ou « seem ».
Memory hook: Down suggests low spirits; the dumps suggests an unpleasant place.
How to use “down in the dumps”
- He’s been down in the dumps since the exam.
- A walk usually helps when I’m down in the dumps.
- Don’t stay down in the dumps alone — call me.
Common mistake: Use it for a temporary emotional state, normally after be, feel or seem.
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This expression belongs to Lesson 1, where you can compare it with other idioms about feelings & emotions and practise it interactively.
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