stick in the mud »
A person unwilling to participate in activities, often because he or she believes the activity is not wholly kosher; a party pooper.
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swing the lead »
To pretend to be unwell so that you do not have to work.
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take liberties »
To behave disrespectfully, especially to make unwanted sexual advances.
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tempus fugit »
time flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.
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the straw that broke the camel's back »
A small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear; the small thing which causes failure, or causes inability or unwillingness to endure any more of something.
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tight-lipped »
Unwilling to divulge information.
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turn down »
To reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction.
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unwashed masses »
Of people who are considered by someone to be somehow uneducated, uninformed, godless, or in some other way unqualified for inclusion in the speaker's elite circles.
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walk into »
meet with unwittingly
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weed out »
To remove unwanted elements from a group.
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white elephant »
An ornament etc that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.
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write down »
To make a downward adjustment in the value of an asset.
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