To be in the doldrums

To 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. [1913 Webster]

{To be in the doldrums}, to be in a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium. [1913 Webster]


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  • in the doldrums — 1. lacking activity or progress. When the economy is in the doldrums, every business feels the effects. 2. feeling sad and lacking the energy to do anything. He s been in the doldrums since his girlfriend left for college. Etymology: based on the …   New idioms dictionary

  • be 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… …   New idioms dictionary

  • out 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 …   New idioms dictionary

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