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Subjects not discussed

taboo

noun

something that people do not do or talk about because it is very offensive or shocking

no-go area

noun

a subject that you do not talk about because it would offend many people

non-person

noun

someone who is not officially recognized by a government

cyberloafing

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

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neutrino

a particle that is smaller than an atom and has no electrical charge

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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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