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Drop someone a line: to send a note or a short letter to someone.

I’ll drop Peter a line to say thanks for his help.

I promise I will drop you a line as soon as I arrive home safely.

Don’t judge a book by its cover: you shouldn’t judge someone or something

only from their appearance.

That woman may look very slow and awkward, but don’t judge a book by its

cover. She is a very intelligent woman in her circle.

I know I look serious in my picture, hope you don’t judge a book by its cover.

Down in the dumps: feeling very unhappy, depressed, sad.

Tom has been feeling down in the dumps ever since he lost his job.

Peter seems to be down in the dumps since he broke up with his girlfriend last

week.

Day in, day out: done repeatedly every day over a long period of time.

Eating the same food day in, day out is very boring.

I really hate doing the same boring tasks day in, day out.

Down to earth: someone who is practical, realistic and friendly.

He is a down-to-earth and friendly person.

I like his down-to-earth and hardworking spirit.

Down the road: in the future.

It can be achieved down the road.

This deal will be beneficial down the road.