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)

But don't you be down in the mouth about this scrape.

From Left on Labrador or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht 'Curlew.' as Recorded by 'Wash.' by Stephens, C. A. (Charles Asbury)

Whatever should he be down in the mouth about?” said Horace.

From Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life by Reed, Talbot Baines

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

From Thelma by Corelli, Marie

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