To engage in a repetitive task composed of several similar units, such that as other people complete a related preliminary task they add to your task. The general effect is that the units waiting for you to take care of them keep growing back. From the mythical Hydra, whose heads, when severed, grow back unless the stumps are burned.
Примеры использования:
I fought the hydra all day. I know I took care of a dozen files today, but my inbox never seemed to get any closer to empty.
Если Вы хотите оставить сообщение, то необходимо зарегистрироваться на ЖАРГОН.РУ Если Вы уже зарегистрированы, авторизуйтесь (форма входа находится сверху на этой страничке).