hooky
钩心斗角,诡计多端,勾心斗角,狡猾的人
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- : unjustifiable absence from school, work, etc.: On the first warm spring day the boys played hooky to go fishing.
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That hourglass shape delivers the carving sensation on groomers but can make skis hooky and unpredictable in unconsolidated backcountry snow, especially when a crust forms.
If any of the major players play hooky, then we all will suffer.
I joined the ranks of experts and students playing session-hooky in the hallways.
They even tacked an extra day onto the jaunt, playing hooky that Tuesday.
Many American kids are returning to the classroom today after a summer playing hooky.
Hooky indicates an inability to create stories that take place in and around school and, therefore, a dearth of inspiration.
I think there comes a time, in creative work, for playing hooky.
Wish I could make up my mind, he said, like a boy in some doubt how he can best put in his time when he plays hooky.
His coal-black, glossy hair commanded and obtained her admiration, and she found his hooky nose to be handsome.
That he naturally despised the articles of such a soulless faith was evident in his constant inclination to play hooky.
It wasnt the usual playing hooky from school case that the judge was taking up now.