red tape »
A derisive term for regulations or bureaucratic procedures that are considered excessive or excessively time- and effort-consuming.
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ring off the hook »
Of a telephone, to ring constantly or excessively.
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shit a brick »
To react strongly or excessively, especially in anger or fear.
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song and dance »
An excessively complex set of instructions.
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song and dance »
An excessively elaborate story or excuse used to justify something.
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suck up »
To adulate or flatter somebody excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.
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talk a mile a minute »
To speak quickly or excessively.
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talk someone's ear off »
To talk excessively or far more than is wanted or appreciated.
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trigger-happy »
Inclined to react excessively or violently at the slightest provocation.
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up the wazoo »
Up the ass; excessive or excessively; too much.
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whoop it up »
To have a great time; to party or revel excessively or noisily.
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work one's arse off »
Work excessively or to the point of exhaustion.
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work one's tail off »
Work excessively or to the point of exhaustion.
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worked up »
Excessively emotional, excited or aroused.
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worry wart »
One who worries excessively or unnecessarily.
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