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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comfort woman »
A woman forced, or supposedly recruited, into brothels by the Japanese occupation forces during World War II.
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cup of joe »
A cup of coffee.
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cup of tea »
A cup full of tea.
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cup of tea »
Whatever suits or interests one.
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fire drill »
An organised practice to prepare occupants of an office, school or other public building for evacuation in the event of a fire.
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full of oneself »
Egotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.
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get stuck into »
Get busy with; become occupied with; become immersed in.
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gravy train »
An occupation or any lucrative endeavor that generates considerable income whilst requiring little effort and carrying little risk.
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have one's hands full »
To be busy or thoroughly preoccupied.
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in one's cups »
Drunk.
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keep a weather eye open »
To maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.
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on the clock »
Working at one's job; occupied in some manner during one's hours of remunerated employment.
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pour out »
To serve a drink into a cup or glass.
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rivet counter »
A person who has an obsession with the minutae of their particular interest. Anyone preoccupied with small distinguishing features between different items.
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