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quiet quit

idiom

To cease overachieving at one's workplace to focus on one's personal life; to do only what is reasonably or contractually required.


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  1. 01

    have a quiet word

    To speak to someone in private.

  2. 02

    keep quiet

    To refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.

  3. 03

    quiet as a church mouse

    Alternative form of quiet as a mouse.

  4. 04

    quiet as a mouse

    Very quiet, so as to not be heard.

  5. 05

    quit scores

    To settle or balance accounts or differences; to make compensation.

  6. 06

    quit while one is ahead

    To stop taking risks before one starts losing.

  7. 07

    say the quiet part loud

    To willingly express a sentiment that is normally considered embarrassing or disreputable to hold; to reveal an ulterior motive.

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