Swing the lead meaning
What does the saying 'Swing the lead' mean?
Idiom: Swing the lead
Meaning:
If you swing the lead, you pretend to be ill or do not do your share of the work.
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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