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political footballOngoing unproductive wrangling or posturing between political factions, resulting in failure to deal with an issue or problem in a decisive or appropriate way.Rate it:

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put out a fireTo address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person.Rate it:

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put this one to bedWorking unceasingly on a challenge or problem. Spending oodles of time and money on a particular project.Rate it:

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Put Your Foot in Your MouthTo become trouble maker by uttering wrong words at wrong time, to put yourself into problem with your blundersRate it:

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raise cainTo cause trouble; to behave in a disruptive manner; to make a problem; the phrase is actually "raise Cain" since Cain is a person's nameRate it:

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rearrange the deck chairs on the titanicTo do something pointless or insignificant that will soon be overtaken by events, or that contributes nothing to the solution of a current problem.Rate it:

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rob peter to pay paulTo solve a problem in a way that makes another problem worse.Rate it:

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seagull managerA manager who comes into the workplace or office only on occasion, especially when a problem arises or to criticize or critique employees.Rate it:

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she'll be rightOK, no problem, everything will be all right.Rate it:

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shoot the messengerTo blame a problem on whoever reported it; to hold somebody accountable a problem because he/she brought attention to it.Rate it:

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spot of botherA slight problem; a small predicament.Rate it:

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squaring the circleThe historical problem of how to construct, using compass and ruler, a square having the same area as a given circle.Rate it:

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sticky wicketa precarious situation; quite a problem situationRate it:

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Stir up a Hornet's NestTo stimulate or stir people to get angry or annoyed, to cause a great problem, to invite dangerRate it:

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take matters into one's own handsTo deal with a problem alone, because others responsible have failed to deal with it.Rate it:

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talk outTo resolve a problem by talking about it.Rate it:

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teach awayIn patent law, to describe the solution to a problem in a way that excludes a particular alternative to solving that problem addressed by a later invention.Rate it:

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there is no spoonA certain problem or obstacle only exists if one believes in it; therefore, it is possible to overcome it by denying its existence.Rate it:

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therein lies the rubThat is where the problem is.Rate it:

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thrash outTo discuss something so fully as to resolve a problem or conflict; to hammer out.Rate it:

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tip of the icebergOnly the beginning; just a small indication of a larger possibility; a problem is much bigger than it seems.Rate it:

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Tough Nut to CrackSomething that’s not much easier to understand or difficult to do; harder to solve a problemRate it:

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turd in the punchbowlSomething which ruins or spoils everything else; a nuisance or problem; an unpleasant or disagreeable detail.Rate it:

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what's eatingWhat is wrong? What is the problem (with somebody)? Inquired of somebody who is upset, worried, angry, etc.Rate it:

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what's the matterWhat's wrong? What's the problem?.Rate it:

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whistle-blowerOne who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.Rate it:

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you got itas an answer to a request : sure, no problemRate it:

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в чём делоwhat's the matter? what's the problem?Rate it:

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дело в том, чтоthe thing is; the problem is; the point isRate it:

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