an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality
The “macho man” look he puts on is just a facade.
Her public facade masked her private grief.
making someone dissatisfied or unhappy through not allowing their character or abilities to develop fully
My last job was totally unfulfilling.
He thought he had found the perfect job, but it turned out even more unfulfilling than the last one.
delay or postpone action; put off doing something
What’s my biggest weakness? Well, I often procrastinate assignments until the last minute.
Don’t procrastinate—this will be on sale for a very limited time.
(to) take something off (one’s) plate
to remove responsibility from someone else
Hey, could you take this account off my plate? I just don’t think I’ll have the time to do it.
He was very selfish, never offering to take anything off someone else’s plate.
leave behind as one matures
Is the allergy chronic, or will I outgrow it?
You’ve outgrown the job already; I’m promoting you.
