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GET THE LEAD OUT OF ONE'S PANTS.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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get the lead out of one's pants

[get the lead out of one's pants] {v. phr.}, {slang} To get busy; work faster. * /The captain told the sailors to get the lead out of their pants./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[lead the way] {v. phr.} To go before and show how to go somewhere; guide. * /The boys need someone to lead the way on their hike./ * /The men […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[lead by the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have full control of; make or persuade (someone) to do anything whatever. * /Many people are easily influenced and a smart politician […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[go over like a lead balloon] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail to generate a positive response or enthusiasm; to meet with boredom or disapproval. * /The president's suggested budget cuts […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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