Political Idioms
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Meaning: neutral zone between two or more areas
Example: The council proposed to plant some parkland as a buffer zone between the industrial estate and the new housing project. Read more ➺
Meaning: rooting out the practice of corruption
Example: No matter how critical it is, Draining the swamps would be just about impossible unless we citizens take action against it in the union. Read more ➺
Meaning: being shot at
Example: The politician came under fire after it was discovered that he had spend campaign money on lavish parties. Read more ➺
Meaning: a margin that is too close to determine a winner
Example: There are only a few minutes left in the match and it is too close to call. Read more ➺
Meaning: a young person who has many new ideas and wants a reform
Example: Dan Mannix is one of the investment industry's Young Turks but his contact book bulges with seasoned veterans. Read more ➺
Meaning: a small, poor country with a weak, corrupt or dishonest government
Example: If the current Prime Minister wins the election again, nobody can save our country from becoming a banana republic. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take indirect or unofficial route to get something done
Example: The agency was given to him because he slid into the contract through the back door. Read more ➺
