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Clean the Hamster Cage

Any excuse for getting out of work, an obligation or promise. Sometimes thought to be a sexual euphemism, but not. A reason to be lazy.
A. Boss: Can you stay late this evening, we have to ship twenty more units before 5pm?

Employee: Sorry, boss, but I have to get home as soon as I can to clean the hamster cage!

B. Person 1: Can I get that money back that you borrowed last week?

Person 2: Sorry, but I have to get home as soon as possible to clean the hamster cage!
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Guerrilla Rage Cage 

Guerilla Rage Cage is a modernized drinking game originated in West Seattle where group members travel to an urbanized area with a foldable table and Solo cups. The aim is to generate hype and fun.
Last night we all went to Madison for Guerrilla Rage Cage. Gatsby lost and had to drink the b*tch cup.

Italian rage cage 

When you and a group of friends pass a bunch of espresso around the table and everyone takes a shot. Typically performed prior to cramming for an assignment or project late at night
"If we're gonna get this done before tomorrow we gotta do an Italian rage cage first, I'm fading fast"
Italian rage cage by BagelsMan March 13, 2023

Schrödinger's Cage

Schrödinger's Cage: The act of subjugating oneself to solitare and study whilst their colleagues and friends enjoy merriments. The individual then proceeds to waste their time ultimately coming to the conclusion that sed time could have been used enjoying such merriments. Schrödinger's Cage provides an allegory into the mentality of its victims as the act of trapping oneself into a metaphorical cage.
He didn't come to the hangout because he had too much work to do, but he didn't do any of his work anyway and just procrastinated. He is doing the Schrödinger's Cage!
Schrödinger's Cage by Rataray February 3, 2024

Schrödinger's Cage

Schrödinger's Cage: The act of subjugating oneself to solitare and study whilst their colleagues and friends enjoy merriments. The individual then proceeds to waste their time ultimately coming to the conclusion that sed time could have been used enjoying such merriments. Schrödinger Cage provides a double entendre acting as the name of the man it was intended to reflect upon and providing an allegory into the mentality of its victims as the act of trapping oneself into a metaphorical cage.
He didn't come to the hangout because he had too much work to do, but he didn't do any of his work anyway and just procrastinated. He is doing the Schrödinger's Cage!
Schrödinger's Cage by Rataray February 3, 2024

Bird in a cage 

To feel trapped by one’s peripheral vision being blocked by objects such as sunglasses, glasses, baseball caps, and hats
I feel like a bird in a cage when I drive with glasses!! BIRD IN A CAGE BIRD IN A CAGE