be down in the mouth

Example Sentences

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"Why, yes," says he, and now it was his turn to be down in the mouth.

From Phemie Frost's Experiences by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)

I don't see that there's much to be down in the mouth about.'

From Peterkin by Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert)

"Well, don't be down in the mouth about it, my boy!" said Beau sympathetically.

From Thelma by Corelli, Marie

Why, there's nothing to be down in the mouth about, Mater.

From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.

Keep your pecker up, old feller!" said Mr. Bouncer, in an encouraging tone, as they drove into Oxford, "and don't be down in the mouth about a dirty trick like this.

From Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green by Bede, Cuthbert