be on the doldrums
1(the) doldrums — the doldrums UK [ˈdɒldrəmz] UK [ˈdəʊldrəmz] US [ˈdoʊldrəmz] US [ˈdɑldrəmz] noun [plural] a situation in which there is a lack of success, activity, or improvement He’s just the player the team needs to lift it out of the doldrums. in the doldrums …
2The Doldrums (Haunted Graffiti 2; Reissue) — Infobox Album | Name = The Doldrums (Haunted Graffiti 2) Type = Album Artist = Ariel Pink Released = 2004 Recorded = 2001 2003 Genre = Lo Fi/Psychedelic pop Length = 62:10 Label = Paw Tracks Producer = Ariel Pink Reviews = * Various… …
3the doldrums — UK [ˈdɒldrəmz] / UK [ˈdəʊldrəmz] / US [ˈdoʊldrəmz] / US [ˈdɑldrəmz] noun [plural] a situation in which there is a lack of success, activity, or improvement He s just the player the team needs to lift it out of the doldrums. in the doldrums: After …
4be in the doldrums — 1. if a business, an economy or a person s job is in the doldrums, it is not very successful and nothing new is happening in it. High street spending remains in the doldrums and retailers do not expect an imminent recovery. 2. to feel sad and to… …
5out of the doldrums — be in the doldrums if a business, an economy or a person s job is in the doldrums, it is not very successful and nothing new is happening in it. A cut in interest rates will be needed to lift the property market out of the doldrums …
6down in the doldrums — If somebody s down in the doldrums, they are depressed and lacking energy …
7down in the doldrums — If somebody s down in the doldrums, they are depressed and lacking energy. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
8Down in the doldrums — If somebody s down in the doldrums, they are depressed and lacking energy …
9To be in the doldrums — doldrums dol drums (d[o^]l dr[u^]mz), n. pl. [Cf. Gael. doltrum grief, vexation?] A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; so called by sailors.… …
10the doldrums — 1》 a state of stagnation or depression. → doldrums …
