be down in the mouth
Example Sentences
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Why, there's nothing to be down in the mouth about, Mater.
From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.
He’d be down in the mouth if he were!—the fool!
From The Willoughby Captains by Reed, Talbot Baines
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
"Well, don't be down in the mouth about it, my boy!" said Beau sympathetically.
From Thelma by Corelli, Marie
