all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy »
Too much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.
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apple of somebody's eye »
A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.
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at arm's length »
Avoiding a close relationship.
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at best »
In the most favorable of conditions; at the most.
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avoir du pois lay »
Stealing brass weights off the counters of shops.
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back away »
Of your attention on the thing in front being avoided.
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bat away »
To avoid by diverting the focus of a discussion.
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beat around the bush »
To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
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beg off »
To avoid, or cancel some event that one has previously arranged with someone.
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black sheep »
A disliked person; one who is disfavored.
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blue-eyed boy »
Someone's favourite, especially a young one.
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break a leg »
To perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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break the ice »
To start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness.
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bum rap »
An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.
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busy work »
Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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