be down in the mouth
Example Sentences
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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
Why, there's nothing to be down in the mouth about, Mater.
From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.
Whatever should he be down in the mouth about?” said Horace.
From Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life by Reed, Talbot Baines
But a man, when he undertakes to advise another, should not be down in the mouth himself.
From The Landleaguers by Trollope, Anthony
He’d be down in the mouth if he were!—the fool!
From The Willoughby Captains by Reed, Talbot Baines
