absence makes the heart grow fonder »
When someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love (or miss) them or it.
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diplomatic flu »
An illness feigned by one or more government officials or other public figures as an excuse for an absence really based on political reasons.
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free rein »
The absence of constraints; freedom to make decisions.
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golf widow »
A woman who is deprived of her husband's time and attention due to his regular absence in order to play golf.
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hold the fort »
To assume responsibility, especially in another’s absence..
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no-show »
An absence; somebody who doesn't show up or a failure to show up.
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when the cat's away »
People are likely to take advantage of the absence of authority or enforcement of compliance.
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when the cat's away the mice will play »
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.
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