against the grain »
Unwillingly, reluctantly. It went much against the grain with him, i.e. it was much against his inclination, or against his pluck.
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ask for it »
To provoke an unwanted action.
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backseat driver »
By extension, anybody offering unsolicited or unwelcome advice.
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bad penny »
A person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.
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be at one's beck and call »
To be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.
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booby prize »
A prize or status, often unwelcome, awarded as a joke or disincentive to the loser of a contest or for poor performance.
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deep-six »
To get rid of something unwanted.
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devil is in the details »
The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
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fall in »
To collapse inwards.
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great unwashed »
A contemptuous term for the populace, particularly the working class.
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greenwash »
A false or misleading picture of environmental friendliness used to conceal or obscure damaging activities.
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guilt trip »
A feeling of shame or embarrassment, especially if self-indulgent, unwarranted, exaggerated or felt over a significant period of time.
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hospital pass »
An unwinnable case, often passed to a newly-qualified member of the firm.
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ill advisedly »
unwisely
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jump »
To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.
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