Definitions by Phillip Barton

swept it under the rug 

slyly hide crummy work to save time and energy.

Instead of picking up the dirt after cleaning the floor, he sneakily "swept it under the rug" to save himself time and effort.

swept it under the rug by Phillip Barton May 15, 2006

take a breather 

a short rest; relax for a few minutes

I'm gonna take a breather after working so hard.

take a breather by Phillip Barton April 4, 2006

blowin' smoke 

brag, bluster, crow, blow your own horn, boast, shoot a line, bullshit artist

Joe: Man, that guy's been everywhere, done everything, knows everybody!
Bill: Yeah, he's a real bullshit artist; talk about blowin' smoke.

blowin' smoke by Phillip Barton April 3, 2006