play fast and loose vs potter

play fast and loose

verb
  • To act in a tricky, inconstant way, saying one thing and doing another. 

  • To be recklessly inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise ignoring guidelines and conventions. 

  • To ignore proper behavior or social conventions, especially when it suits one's purpose. 

potter

verb
  • To act in a vague or unmotivated way; to fuss about with unimportant things. 

  • To move slowly or aimlessly. (Often potter about, potter around.) 

noun
  • The red-bellied terrapin, Pseudemys rubriventris (species of turtle). 

  • One who hawks crockery or earthenware. 

  • The chicken turtle, Deirochelys reticularia. 

  • One who makes pots and other ceramic wares. 

  • One who places flowers or other plants inside their pots. 

  • One who pots meats or other eatables. 

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