a watched pot never boils »
A process appears to go more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activities.
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all mouth and no trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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all mouth and trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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born in a barn »
Engaging in the annoying behavior of inappropriately, and usually neglectfully, leaving open a door or window.
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cast aspersions »
To make damaging or spiteful remarks.
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circular firing squad »
A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.
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eat one's young »
To betray a constituent or charge out of self-serving interests or desperation; savaging.
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flogging the land »
Damaging agricultural land through excessive grazing or clearing.
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greenwash »
A false or misleading picture of environmental friendliness used to conceal or obscure damaging activities.
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heaven helps those who help themselves »
A maxim encouraging people to get involved in their own problems.
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in bed with »
Engaging in a close mutually beneficial relationship, especially secretly and illicitly.
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ladies first »
A phrase encouraging polite gentlemanliness, allowing the ladies to go before the men.
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nail biter »
An engaging or exciting cliffhanger.
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rumor campaign »
A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.
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snow on the mountaintop »
Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.
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