when the shit hits the fan »
A reference to the messy consequences of a secret or private situation becoming public.
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when, as, and if »
Used to indicate the timing and contingency of some obligation in contracts, especially financial.
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whistle past the graveyard »
To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; To proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
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whomp on »
To assail with overwhelming force; to defeat decisively.
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willful ignorance »
A bad faith decision to avoid becoming informed about something so as to avoid having to make undesirable decisions that such information might prompt. It may also be shown as for a person to have no clue in a decision but still goes ahead in their decision.
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willy nilly »
Seemingly at random, haphazardly.
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window dressing »
The goods and trimmings used in such display.
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