lead boots

A person is said to be wearing a pair of lead boots when he/she is acting in a passive/aggressive manner. Usually indicated by heavy footfalls and door slamming etc. Can also be used to indicate that a person in an ill-humoured mood. Should be used especially when the person has a chip on his/her shoulder.

What's up with John?" "He's got his lead boots on.

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pulling a langley

The act of taking a sick day off work immediatly after a period of holiday.

shouldn't jack be back from holiday today?" "Yeah; he's pulling a langley

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