idioms using “down”

Down in the dumps

To be slightly depressed, or sad

“Let’s take Takafumi-san out for lunch today. She’s really been down in the dumps.”

Down the line

At an unspecified time in the future

“For now, let’s just buy the standard software version. We can always upgrade if we need to further down the line.”

Down the drain

Wasted, lost

“Honda-san’s computer crashed and she’s distraught because a month’s work has gone down the drain.”

Down to earth

Friendly and unpretentious

“The writing workshop participants were really pleased when they met the famous author and found her to be down to earth.”

Down to the wire

Nearing the deadline or finish line

“We will deliver the shipment on time but it will be down to the wire.”