- 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.”
Discuss:
- Is there an idiom like this in your country?
What is an idiom?
An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words, but has a separate meaning of its own.