Goverment

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the corridors of power

Meaning: the office of a powerful leader.

Example: When Jim became a clerk to a Supreme Court justice, he thought he would get his foot inside the corridors of power. Read more ➺


red book

Meaning: any document or publication, which is bound in red and serves as an official collection of rules, regulations, laws, or legal principles.

Example: any document or publication, which is bound in red and serves as an official collection of rules, regulations, laws, or legal principles. Read more ➺


big brother

Meaning: A large organization or government agency that tries to control all aspects of human life and society.

Example: You need to aware of everything you do around here. Big Brother sees everything. Read more ➺


white paper

Meaning: official report or guide

Example: The government will be issuing a white paper later this week. Read more ➺


red tape

Meaning: over excessive or time-consuming rules and bureaucracy that hinder progress

Example: She could have finished the project last week, but it was impossible to cut through all the red tape. Read more ➺


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