Run of the mill.

After a while, you get used to it.

It's like a persistent cough.

Dogged.

He holds on to the idea like a terrier.

And he isn't isn't the dog.

The next level.

That is what they call a breakthrough.

Just short of a break out.

Honest to a fault.

He never lies and gets caught, either.

No false advertising for him.

This space vacant.

In one ear and out the other.

Some people have better hearing.

What's in a name?

The "Don't ask, Don't tell" menu.

Locally sourced escargot.

Out of alignment.

It's difficult to steer safely with poor alignment.

He's Mister Ethically Challenged.