idioms using “dry”

Dry spell

A period with no action or work

“The freelance graphic designer ended a long dry spell when she signed a contract for a large project. ”

Wasn’t a dry eye

A strong show of emotion (tears)

“The play was quite moving; there wasn’t a dry eye in the theater.”

Dry up

To slowly come to an end

“The funding for the new opera house dried up before the interior was completed.”

Dry run

A practice run, a rehearsal

“The lawyer insisted on a dry run the day before he was due to present his case in front of the judge.”

Like watching the paint dry

Extremely boring or dull

“To me, watching chess on TV is about as much fun as watching paint dry.”