ahead of the game »
Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.
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asleep at the switch »
Neglectful of an important task, responsibility, or opportunity.
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ball-breaker »
A person or task which is excessively demanding or punishing.
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beaver away »
To busily undertake a large task.
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bring it weak »
To fail to accomplish an accomplishable task or to make an attempt at less than maximum effort; to "half-ass" or "fake the funk".
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call on »
To request or ask of somebody; to select for a task.
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carry the message to Garcia »
To perform a requisite task despite obstacles.
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carry the message to Garcia »
To perform a requisite task without having been informed specifically by what method to do so.
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carry water for »
To perform menial tasks for; to serve; to assist.
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chicken out »
To shy away from a daring task; to decline, refuse, or avoid something due to fear or uncertainty.
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cop-out »
An excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.
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cop-out »
Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
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copious free time »
A hypothetical time set aside for performing time-consuming tasks, however insinuating that the speaker really has no free time.
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crack on »
Task.
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daily grind »
The difficult, routine, or monotonous tasks of daily work.
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