asphalt jungle »
A city or urban area, where the landscape is covered by pavement and the environment is alienating and unsafe.
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been to the rodeo »
Exposed to conmen and hucksters; experienced.
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big break »
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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birds of the feather flock together »
People who are alike physically tend to congregate and socialize together, despite government efforts at forced integration.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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blow this pop stand »
To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.
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borganism »
Some forms of government.
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bum rap »
A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.
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close enough for government work »
It is not worth investing additional time on perfecting this thing.
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cross the aisle »
To vote, unite, or otherwise co-operate with members of another political party in order to achieve governmental or political action.
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diplomatic flu »
An illness feigned by one or more government officials or other public figures as an excuse for an absence really based on political reasons.
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dog and pony show »
Originally, a small, traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.
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dry eye »
An eye which is not crying, i.e. someone emotionally unmoved.
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fresh off the boat »
Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of his or her new environment.
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get out of Dodge »
To leave; in particular to leave a difficult or dangerous environment with all possible haste.
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