He feels down in the dumps after losing his job.
down in the dumps
idiomSad; lacking engagement or enthusiasm.
Origin
disputed originFrom dump “a dull, gloomy state of the mind.”
Since her best friend moved away, she has been feeling down in the dumps and rarely leaves the house.
Despite the festive atmosphere of the celebration, he remained down in the dumps, unable to shake the persistent melancholy that had clouded his mood for weeks.
Last updated April 17, 2026