palace politics »
The relationships and interactions of top-level officials, advisors and other powerbrokers within a government, especially as involving internal rivalry and intrigue.
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perfect storm »
A situation where a calamity is caused by the convergence and amplifying interaction of a number of factors.
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put the cat among the pigeons »
To cause alarm.
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roll down the windows »
To flail one's arms in a circular motion when off-balance, as to mimic the act of rolling down a car window.
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salad years »
The inexperienced, youthful prime of an individual, group, organization or entity.
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sea legs »
The ability, when walking aboard ship, to anticipate the motion of the deck so as to walk steadily without losing balance.
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sex up »
To make more palatable or acceptable to the general public; to improve the image or perception.
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sit out »
To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.
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stir-crazy »
Of a prisoner, mentally unbalanced due to prolonged incarceration.
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throw off balance »
To unsettle, to catch by surprise.
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tip the scales »
To turn to one side a balanced situation.
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top heavy »
unbalanced
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