third time's a charm »
One is sure to succeed at a task or event on the third try.
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tiger team »
A specialized group tasked with testing the effectiveness of an organization's ability to protect assets by attempting to circumvent, defeat or otherwise thwart that organization's internal and external security.
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too many cooks spoil the broth »
If too many people try to take charge at a task, the end product might be ruined.
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tough row to hoe »
A difficult or arduous task.
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wade through »
To do a boring, repetitive research task.
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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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wild-goose chase »
A task whose execution is inordinately complex relative to the value of the outcome.
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work at »
To make a physical or mental effort to progress some specified task.
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wrap up »
To finish off a task completely.
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wrestling with a pig »
To engage in a pointless task that leaves one worse off for having made an honest attempt.
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zero in on »
To concentrate or focus one's attention on at task.
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| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
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