energy

a waste of energy

A useless, vain, or redundant effort or action. It turns out the boss had already chosen a direction for the project, so my presentation was a complete waste of energy.
See also: energy, of, waste

big dick energy

vulgar slang Confidence and self-assuredness, especially when exuded in a calm or quiet manner. Although the term alludes to the confidence that may result from having a large penis, the phrase is not necessarily literal and is not exclusively applied to men. Commonly abbreviated with the initialism "BDE." John is a guy who has the confidence to show his emotions without hesitation or embarrassment—that's total big dick energy, if you ask me. A: "I can't believe you were able to negotiate such a big raise. You've got some serious big dick energy, girl." B: "What? I just know I'm worth more than they were paying me."
See also: big, dick, energy

brown energy

Energy that is derived from traditional resources, such as coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear power, which are seen by some as environmentally unfriendly. If we're going to keep our planet clean, we need to move away from brown energy and invest in renewable resources, such as wind and solar.
See also: brown, energy

bundle of energy

Someone who is exceptionally energetic, alert, productive, or hyperactive. My kids are always such bundles of energy first thing in the morning. Susan is a bundle of energy! She's already finished two of her essays today and is beginning to work on a third.
See also: bundle, energy, of

throw away on (someone or something)

To waste, squander, or misuse something because of or for the benefit of someone or something. A noun or pronoun is used either before or after "away." No wonder you don't have any savings—you keep throwing it away on junk you don't need! I can't believe I threw my youth away on such an unfulfilling job. Don't throw your time and effort away on people who don't appreciate your efforts.
See also: away, on, throw

unavailable energy

In science, energy converted into a form that is unavailable for work. Today, we'll be studying the unavailable energy in this system.
See also: energy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a waste of energy
  • kick (someone or something) to the curb
  • be not worth the paper it's printed on
  • a fat lot of use
  • (as) useless as tits on a nun
  • nun
  • a fat lot of good
  • a fat lot of good/help/use
  • (as) useless as tits on a boar hog
  • shoot someone's fox
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