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Definition

A stereotypical statement from a hiring organization to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.

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Also Said As

  • don't ring us, we'll ring you
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See Also

  • Hollywood principle
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Related Idioms

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in the running

Of a candidate: potential or likely; worthy of consideration.

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stalking horse

A candidate put forward to serve a hidden, ulterior purpose in a polit…

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don't hold your breath

Don't wait. Said cynically to suggest that what has just been mentione…

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don't knock yourself out

Don't overexert yourself (in doing something that does not require muc…

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don't go there

Do not broach that topic.

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don't get someone started

Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or he…
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