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To think about something in a casual way

flirt with

to consider an idea or plan, but not very seriously

toy with

to consider an idea in a way that is not serious or definite

scratch the surface

to deal with only the simple or obvious parts of something

not think twice

to do something immediately, without considering whether it is a good idea

dally with

to consider an idea or course of action but not in a serious way

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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