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Rearranging the deck chairs on the titanic

This is a situation when someone tries to futilly reform the way things are done in a failing system.
The consolidation of domestic agency intelligence under the banner of "Homeland Security" is nothing more than Rearranging the Deck Chairs on the Titanic.
by R. Kemp December 13, 2004
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Rearrange the furniture

What a dumb bitch calls adjusting your nuts.
"Omg! Did you see luke rearrange the furniture?"
by Muddybones August 14, 2018
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fall rearrangement

When you fall your clock back in October, don't forget about the year fall rearrangement. Also don't forget about spring clean up when you spring your clock forward.
by Uncle Dimma June 4, 2015
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Rearrange the furniture

Said when you want to leave a group or gathering to go have sex without actually saying it.
We have to go rearrange the furniture - see you in a couple hours.
by Junior's Girlfriend May 31, 2011
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rearrangement

to reassemble an older woman's breast during school hours
"Alex rearranged Mrs. D's nipples yesterday in the janitor's closet," said Meagan to Jacob.

"Attention! Alex to the front office! Mrs. D needs assistance with some rearrangement."
by The Jesus Room June 16, 2011
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Don't Make Me Come Back There And Rearrange Your Face!

Something you say to your kids when your driving somewhere and they're irritating you.
Kids: fighting in back seat*

Dad: Stop Fooling Around, Don't Make Me Come Back There And Rearrange Your Face!

Kids: Silent*
by Trey Steroid October 21, 2010
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Rearranging the deck chairs on the titanic

A joke Stephen Colbert made on the 2006 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Some people say changing the cabinet around is like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. That's not true; this administration isn't sinking. In fact, this administration is soaring; if anything, it's like rearranging the deck chairs on the Hindenburg.
by presleyg July 28, 2006
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