bill of goods »
A set of misleading or deceptive claims; misinformation.
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follow suit »
To play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card.
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friend with benefits »
A friendship with no reserves when it comes to the release of shared sexual tension thus leading to sexual fraternization.
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greenwash »
A false or misleading picture of environmental friendliness used to conceal or obscure damaging activities.
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lead »
Vertical space in advance of a row or between rows of text. Also known as leading.
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leading lady »
starring actress
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life of the party »
A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.
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managerial inbreeding »
Bad management, caused by managers making poor selection choices in recruitment, rewards, and promotions of the staff that report to them, leading to another generation of managers who lack the necessary skill sets to reward and promote the most effective staff.
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red herring »
A clue that is misleading or that has been falsified, intended to divert attention.
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seller's market »
An excess of demand over supply, leading to abnormally high prices; a market condition favoring the seller.
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