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heat exhaustion

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cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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dark matter

a substance that scientists think exists out in space, but for which they have no direct proof

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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