Fish

Fish or cut bait is a great American expression that had a very specific meaning at one time but has morphed to its 21st century meaning.

Back in the 1800's, it literally was used in the fishing industry to differentiate between work assignments - either to have the job of fishing or the job of cutting the bait used to fish.

Today it is commonly used to act or not act; to take action or alternatively, to procrastinate or stand down.  A far cry from the act of fishing.

So given the choice, let's fish.

And that's it - lock, stock and barrel.