Meaning of the word "be down in the mouth" in English

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be down in the mouth

US /bi daʊn ɪn ðə maʊθ/
UK /bi daʊn ɪn ðə maʊθ/
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Idiom

1.

to be visibly sad or depressed

Example:
She's been down in the mouth ever since her pet cat went missing.
Don't be down in the mouth, things will get better.
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