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What is a different expression/phrase/word for someone who lets others do their “dirty work” for them?

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Formal alternative to bullsh-t

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Is there a word that means diagonal and above?

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Word or phrase for help that is really not helpful

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Is there a word or phrase for “person of the same ethnicity”?

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But what if the shoe doesn't fit?

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answered Feb 19 at 23:31 Tinfoil Hat 654

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Alternative to “winner takes it all” or “first-past-the-post”

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Word or phrase meaning a target for outflow / place to put something in excess

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Is there a good phrase to replace “camera-shy” within the context of long-form podcasting?

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asked Feb 18 at 14:27 Clay 101

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Is there a term for generally not wanting to be associated with established groups?

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What is a more formal way to phrase, “but I'm not talking about [something]”

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Single name to cover “drawing”, “painting”, “sketching” etc

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What is the word for a person who is over reverential to authority figures in general or scientists in particular?

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answered Feb 17 at 13:21 Jonathan Still 1

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Word for “doing/getting away with something only because you're 'concealed' in a big group…”

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