be down in the mouth

Example Sentences

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I don't see that there's much to be down in the mouth about.'

From Peterkin by Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert)

"Why, yes," says he, and now it was his turn to be down in the mouth.

From Phemie Frost's Experiences by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)

Don’t let us be down in the mouth till we’re sure there is a danger.

From The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora by Reid, Mayne

"Well, don't be down in the mouth about it, my boy!" said Beau sympathetically.

From Thelma by Corelli, Marie

And he reflected further that the more a fellow be "down in the mouth," the more good the amusement would do him.

From The Last Chronicle of Barset by Trollope, Anthony