“down in the dumps”
To be down in the dumps means to feel sad, depressed, or low-spirited, often without a specific or serious reason. It describes a temporary state of gloom or unhappiness rather than a clinical condition. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "down in the dumps" in the video clips below.
Hear how "down in the dumps" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: The Big Lebowski, Big Bang Theory, BBC Learning English, VICE, The Diary Of A CEO and 3 more.
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YouTubeBBC Learning English226K views · 2025-01-05
BOX SET: 6 Minute English - 'Personality' English mega-class! 30 minutes of new vocab!
“Down in the dumps.”
They are... … Loneliness.
Play at 23:43
YouTubeVICE1.6M views · 2023-02-22
Parents, Teachers & Students Debate the US Education System | VICE Debates
“down in the dumps when those kids learn”
we have Urban literacy rates that are … how to read then we can talk about
Play at 39:13
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO2.7M views · 2024-06-13
The Menopause Doctor: This Diet Delays Menopause! Menopause Is Shrinking Your Brain! Dr Lisa Mosconi
“down in the dumps and you don't know why”
reason sometimes you just feel really … there could be the brain fog there could
Play at 56:13
YouTubeLex Fridman2.7M views · 2022-08-24
Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk | Lex Fridman Podcast #314
“down in the dumps about this and she's”
and i mentioned i was like oh i'm really … like oh well i've done a little bit of
Play at 2:45:51
YouTubeCinemaSins2.8M views · 2022-06-18
Everything Wrong With THE ENTIRE Toy Story Franchise
“down in the dumps adult watching where a”
failed musician what program is this … buzz lightyear commercial targeted at
Play at 5:50
YouTubeCinemaSins429K views · 2024-12-21
Everything Wrong With Every Pixar Movie Ever
“down in the dumps adult watching where a”
failed musician what program is this … Buzz Lightyear commercial targeted at
Play at 5:42
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO3.3M views · 2025-10-09
Louis Tomlinson: When The Police Knocked... I Just Knew! "The Room Was Cold That Day".
“like down in the dumps like that. But”
myself like that. I'm not someone who's … it's still there, you know. It's it will
Play at 1:08:40
MovieThe Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski
“Really down in the dumps.”
earlier today I was really feeling shitty, man. … Lost a little money...
Play at 48:36
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YouTubeTigerBelly303K views · 2024-02-22
Esther Povitsky, Bobby Gets Scammed, and Jaime's Skyrocket | TigerBelly 438
“like down in the dumps there's no way”
attention maybe at least for me when I'm … yeah um have you had sex yes I have oh
Play at 36:17
TV ShowBig Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory — S04E16
“I'm down in
the dumps here.”
Cocoa, Leonard.
Focus. … Priya's in town?
Play at 5:31
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