whisper campaign »
A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.
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whistle Dixie »
To engage in a pointless or unproductive activity; to do something without resolve, seriousness or commitment.
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whistle-blower »
One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.
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whitewash »
A victory without reply.
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willy nilly »
Without regard for consequences or the will of those affected.
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window-shopping »
The browsing of shop windows without any intention of buying.
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with no further ado »
Without any other formalities; with no further delay.
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without fail »
Certainly; by all means; as a matter of importance.
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without further ado »
With no further ado.
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wolf down »
Quickly and without regard for table manners.
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work around the clock »
To work all day and all night without a break, because it is imperative to finish something.
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work spouse »
A man or woman in the workplace with whom one shares a special relationship having bonds similar to those of a marriage: special confidences, loyalties, shared jokes and experiences, and unusual degree of honesty or openness.
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yell silently »
To think very strong thoughts, that one wishes to yell out loud but does not.
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you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs »
In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that something should be destroyed.
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you get what you pay for »
In commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.2003, Michael Blumenthal, "For Whom the School Bell Tolls," Time, 7 Dec.:Though it may sound unapologetically capitalistic to say so
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