Down in the Dumps

Down in the dumps idiom

Meaning: out of spirits; in a gloomy state of mind; despondent. 

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Be Sent to Coventry

To be sent to Coventry 

Meaning: to be banned, greeted with a chilly silence. 

Origin

The popular story is that the people of Coventry were at one time so hostile to soldiers that any woman seen talking to one was ostracized. Thus, any soldier unfortunate enough to be sent to Coventry was cut off from all friendly or social intercourse. 

Kick the Bucket

Kick the bucket 

Idiom meaning: to die (very informal, humorous, euphemistic). 

Origin

We do not like the explanation usually given that the phrase evolved from the action of a suicide, who had stood on a bucket to fit the noose of a rope round his neck, and then kicked the bucket away, so that he hanged.

Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat

Not enough room to swing a cat in | You cannot swing a cat (here, there, etc.). 

Idiom meaning: have very little physical room to move about / very little space available / the place is very small.

By Hook or by Crook: Meaning and Derivation

By hook or by crook means do something using any method possible.