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To not want something, or to not want to do something

have no need of something

to not need something

have no wish to do something

to definitely not want to do something

have no use for

used for saying that you do not want or need someone or something because they could never be helpful to you

want no part of something

to not want to be involved in something that you think is bad

not care to do something

to not want to do something

can’t face something

to not want to do something because it is too difficult or unpleasant

have your fill of something

to experience so much of something that you do not want any more

want out

to wish to leave a situation or relationship and no longer be involved in it

who needs something?

used for saying that you do not want or need something

not wish something on anybody/on your worst enemy

to not want something to happen to someone because it is very bad

cyberloafing

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

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wane

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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