be down in the mouth

Example Sentences

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"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)

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

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

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

But a man, when he undertakes to advise another, should not be down in the mouth himself.

From The Landleaguers by Trollope, Anthony

Why, there's nothing to be down in the mouth about, Mater.

From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.