back pedal

to change a previously stated position on a subject

He was trying to back pedal on censorship by most people were unconvinced.

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show off

to behave in an ostentatiously skilled and assured way with the intention of impressing others

Stop showing off and do your job. (example of show off)

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tailor made

1. custom made

2. suitable for the situation

Your tailor made diversion didn't do a thing.

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bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

very eager and energetic

The freshly recruited programmer was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

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let fly

1. to throw or shoot

2. to launch vigorously into something

After loading their rifles they both let fly with them.

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kook

an eccentric person

His uncle was downright kook. (example of kook)

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voicebox

the organ responsible for vocalization, the larnyx

Your voicebox can't be that sore from singing.

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