Expressions
a fool's errand
a needless or profitless endeavor
at loggerheads
in a state of quarrelsome disagreement
rampant
showing no signs of being under control
frown upon
to disapprove of
slack off
do something with less effort or energy than before
white elephant
a property requiring much care and expense and yielding little profit
Club Med
a state of freedom from daily constraints (often in a beautiful, luxurious setting)
contentious
controversial
deter
discourage, or prevent from acting
common ground
a basis of mutual interest or agreementopinions or interests shared by each of two or more parties ;
behind the eight ball
in a highly disadvantageous position
cut (someone) some slack
to treat (someone) in a less harsh or critical way
daunting
seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation
mushroom
multiply rapidly; spread rapidly
tie up loose ends
complete unfinished business/tasks; complete the details
crack the whip
to apply an authoritative, tyrannical, or threatening approach or policy (as in demanding harder work from employees)
a bone of contention
a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement
sought-after
in demand
squander
to lose (something, such as an opportunity, money, time) through negligence, inaction or foolishness
dire
desperately urgent
play it by ear
to make a decision at a later date
cold turkey
to stop an activity, especially a bad habit such as using drugs or alcohol, abruptly and completely, rather than gradually tapering off
clear-cut
free from ambiguity or uncertainty
skyrocket
to rise or increase abruptly and rapidly
when push comes to shove
a critical point in a situation when things become serious or urgent and require decisive action