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View synonyms for derring-do

derring-do

[ der-ing-doo ]

noun

  1. daring deeds; heroic daring.


derring-do

/ ˈdɛrɪŋˈduː /

noun

  1. archaic.
    a daring spirit or deed; boldness or bold action
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of derring-do1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English durring-do literally, “daring to do,” erroneously taken as noun phrase; dare, do 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of derring-do1

C16: from Middle English durring don daring to do, from durren to dare + don to do
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Example Sentences

Civilian leadership in this country needs to shed its adolescent awe of martial derring-do and gain firm control over a very dangerous weapon.

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If you like your fantasy novels packed with comedy, action and old-fashioned derring-do, “Promise” is the book for you.

It was also a dream job for a young man brought up on Soviet TV shows such as The Sword and the Shield, which recounted the derring-do of an undercover Russian spy in Nazi Germany.

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Remarkably, England's trio of young spinners are matching India's through a hefty dollop of derring-do and some expert marshalling by Stokes.

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Like a corgi back-flipping over a bathtub of champagne, “Red, White & Royal Blue” starts with a giddy premise and has the derring-do to succeed.

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