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in the dumps

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in the dumps

not successful. The movie business remains in the dumps, perhaps because of the huge increase in ticket prices.

Usage notes: often said about a lack of financial success

See also: dumps

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I get in the dumps at times, and don't open my mouth for days on end. A Study In Scarlet by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context Trix is mad, and Fan in the dumps, so I 'll take myself off. An Old-Fashioned Girl by Alcott, Louisa May View in context More results

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