on the DL

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English

Prepositional phrase

on the DL

  1. (US, slang) Alternative form of on the down-low
    • 2005, “Circus Maximus”, performed by Clutch:
      We like to keep it on the D.L.
      because our clientele prefers it that way
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on,‎ the,‎ DL.
    • 2013 July, Jenifer Langosch, “Sprained knee forces Molina to disabled list”, in MLB.com (article), retrieved 14 November 2023:
      The organization placed Molina on the DL on Wednesday, one day after he was removed in the fourth inning of the Cardinals' 6-0 loss to the Pirates.