back up »
For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
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cue up »
The act of taking aim on the cue ball with the cue in a game of snooker, or billiards, etc.
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down to the short strokes »
In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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draw a bath »
To fill a bathtub with water in preparation for taking a bath.
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draw back »
To withdraw from an undertaking.
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feather one's nest »
To achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth.
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fish or cut bait »
To choose between taking action now, or forgoing the opportunity and putting that energy into another endeavor; to decide.
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flunk out »
Often requiring a retaking of the course or academic year.
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fool's errand »
A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.
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fool's errand »
Such an undertaking, assigned as a prank.
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goodbye cruel world »
A call said before taking a stiff drink, especially a shot of vodka.
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hem and haw »
To discuss, deliberate, or contemplate rather than taking action.
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hoover up »
Quickly, especially by taking it into the mouth directly from the plate rather than using cutlery.
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hum and haw »
Procrastinate and take a long time before doing something or taking a decision.
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labor of love »
A task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.
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