slattern away (something)
slattern away (something)
obsolete To waste or squander something; to lose something through negligence or carelessness. Our lives are precious gifts, so take care not to slattern away a single moment in inaction. We need the public's support, but I fear we may have slatterned away the goodwill of the people already.
See also: away
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a/the feel of (something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- a fast talker
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best
- (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
- a thing of the past