3 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.

by Phillip Barton May 4, 2006

take a breather

a short rest; relax for a few minutes

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

by Phillip Barton March 18, 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.

by Phillip Barton March 18, 2006