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, 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)
But a man, when he undertakes to advise another, should not be down in the mouth himself.
From The Landleaguers by Trollope, Anthony
"Well, don't be down in the mouth about it, my boy!" said Beau sympathetically.
From Thelma by Corelli, Marie
Why, there's nothing to be down in the mouth about, Mater.
From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.
