be in the doldrums
be in the doldrums
1. To be depressed or in low spirits; to be lethargic, sluggish, or lacking energy. I've been down in the doldrums ever since my grandfather died last month. I haven't really felt like going out and seeing friends lately. I'm just down in the doldrums a bit, I suppose.
2. To be in a state of stagnation; to lack activity or progress. After being in the doldrums for the past several years, the economy finally began to pick up over the last two months. The company has been in the doldrums ever since they replaced their CEO.
See also: doldrums
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- doldrums
- down in the doldrums
- in the doldrums
- pep talk
- a pep talk
- come into a (small) fortune
- run a fever
- run a fever and run a temperature
- a/(one's) place of business
- place of business