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Happy Evasive Bachelor 

A man who is satisfied and content with the single lifestyle, in spite of having many opportunities to be involved in a romantic relationship.
Don't bother trying to get Steve to date Alicia. He's a happy evasive bachelor.
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Smart and kind person who is a natural leader. Exhibits leadership skill from early childhood.
He is like Eyosias. My boss is Eyosias
Eyosias by YoAnt May 3, 2019

evasive maneuver 

Action taken by a person who spys another person approaching whom he would like to avoid.

Evasive maneuvers include:

1. Ducking down an aisle or into a cubicle to avoid the person.

2. Turning around mid-stride and walking away from the person before he spys you.

3. Making up an elaborate (yet plausible) excuse to get away from the person, i. e. "I really want to chat, but I am late picking up my kids from daycare. It was good seeing you!"

4. Pretending to be engaged in some important act (i.e. a telephone call) so the person is forced to leave your presence.
Upon seeing the office gossip approach, the clerk begins the evasive maneuver of grabbing a stack of folders and heading toward the file room.
evasive maneuver by Loxi July 17, 2009

evasive mumbling 

Mumbling the answer to a question in hopes that the questioner won't hear or understand an answer that may get you in trouble.
When mom asks about that broken plate, you better answer with some evasive mumbling.
evasive mumbling by Fat Atheist February 1, 2010
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Easier said than done 

Something that you say when something seems like a good idea but it would be difficult to do.
You can say; I should stop smoking but that's easier said than done.
Easier said than done by jimgora August 23, 2011

Tax evasion 

An easy way to keep all of the money you have earned
Jake~ I wonder what things I could do to keep the money I have earned this month.

Paul~ Have you tried doing tax evasion?

Jake~ omg Paul, you're a genious.
Tax evasion by Destroyer of babies October 10, 2021