ball-breaker »
A person or task which is excessively demanding or punishing.
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boys and their toys »
Used to evoke the idea that adult men sometimes dote excessively on machines, automobiles, and gadgets in a childish manner.
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burn one's candle at both ends »
To work extremely or excessively hard; to work too hard for good health or peace of mind.
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carried away »
Made excessively emotional or excited.
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cry someone a river »
To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.
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drag out »
To extend or lengthen excessively.
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get carried away »
To become excessively involved, to take something too far.
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have a go »
Shout at or tell off unnecessarily or excessively.
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hold somebody's hand »
To guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.
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left and right »
All over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.
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left, right and center »
All over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.
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like nobody's business »
In an extreme manner; rapidly; excessively; like crazy.
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make out like a bandit »
To profit greatly; to get an excessively good deal.
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mind-numbing »
Excessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or variety that might serve as intellectual stimulation.
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out the wazoo »
Out the ass; excessive or excessively; too much.
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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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