a camel is a horse designed by a committee »
An expression critical of committees
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back off »
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
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bluewash »
To tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.
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by heart »
Knowing completely; as having committed completely to memory.
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caught with one's hand in the cookie jar »
Observed or apprehended while committing a theft, especially while embezzling money.
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fall on one's sword »
To commit suicide by allowing one’s body to drop onto the point of one’s sword..
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follow through »
To finish; to complete, especially, of a commitment.
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goodbye cruel world »
An exclamation made before commiting suicide, or in a suicide note.
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hit the ground running »
To begin an activity immediately and with full commitment.
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in for an inch, in for a mile »
Given that one is partly involved in or committed to a project, action, position, etc., there is no reason to refrain from becoming fully involved or fully committed.
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inside job »
A crime or other illicit action committed by or with the help of someone either employed by the victim or entrusted with access to the victim's affairs and premises.
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keep one's options open »
To not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.
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let somebody down »
To fail somebody; to disappoint or to fail to uphold a commitment.
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mess around »
To have a non-committal sexual relationship.
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old college try »
A vigorous, committed attempt or effort.
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pull the trigger »
To commit to a course of action.
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see something through »
To fulfill a commitment.
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test the waters »
To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.
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top oneself »
To commit suicide.
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valley of death »
The phase of a startup business beginning with the entrepreneur's fulltime commitment to it and ending when the business has achieved sustainable cash flow.
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weekend warrior »
A person who indulges in a sport or pastime on an infrequent basis, usually on weekends when work commitments are not present.
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whistle Dixie »
To engage in a pointless or unproductive activity; to do something without resolve, seriousness or commitment.
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