Going prorogue

- verb phrase

1. Whereas "going rogue" means deviating from an accepted standard in order to follow an independent course of action, going prorogue means avoiding action by "shuttin' it down," whatever "it" might be.

2. To discontinue, postpone or defer the usual workings of a habit, relationship, activity or legislative body (recent exemplar: Prime Minister Stephen Harper).

Usage

1. "I'm sick and tired of social networking. I'm going prorogue on Facebook for a few months."

2. "We need to eat healthy in the new year, so let's go prorogue on the pizza and chips for a while."

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