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General types of bush or shrub

bramble

noun

a bush with thin sharp points on its long branches, especially one that produces blackberries (=small soft black or purple fruits)

briar

noun

a bush with thorns (=sharp points) on its branches

brier

another spelling of briar

hedge

noun

a line of bushes or small trees growing close together around a garden or field

shrub

noun

a low thick bush, especially one that has been planted in a garden

shrubbery

noun

several shrubs growing together

shrubbery

noun

an area in a garden or park where shrubs are planted

topiary

noun

a bush or a tree cut into a particular shape for decoration

cyberloafing

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

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getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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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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