Chinese green
idiomSynonym of lokao.
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Chinese compliment
A pretense of deference; a veiled or subtle insult.
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Chinese overtime
Any form of overtime in which increasing the hours worked reduces the hourly rate.
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Chinese puzzle
A senseless situation.
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Chinese Wall
An information barrier within an organization, designed to ensure internal confidentiality; frequently used to prevent conflicts of interest.
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Chinese water torture
Any repeated irritation that builds to deliver cumulative damage.
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go green
To implement certain lifestyle changes designed to help one live in a more ecologically friendly way.
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God's green earth
The world.
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green about the gills
Ill or unwell, especially as indicated by one's appearance.