George

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let George do it

[let George do it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To expect someone else to do the work or take the responsibility. * /Many people expect to let George do it when they […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

know-it-all

[know-it-all] {n.} A person who acts as if he knows all about everything; someone who thinks no one can tell him anything new. * /After George was elected as class […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

have it in for

[have it in for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To wish or mean to harm; have a bitter feeling against. * /George has it in for Bob because Bob told the teacher […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

on the bandwagon

[on the bandwagon] {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into the newest popular group or activity; in or into something you join just because many others are joining it. - Often […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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