Idiom – Down in the mouth

• Idiom – Down in the mouth
• Meaning – Sad or depressed. A person who is down in the mouth is probably showing visible signs of unhappiness.

Usage:

When could you use this idiom?

• A friend is looking unhappy at the moment.
• You’ve had some sad news.
• Somebody you know is looking depressed.
• Your football team lost an important match.

Example:

• “I heard that Jack failed his English exam last week. He’s been down in the mouth ever since.”

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