blue state »
A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.
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bottom of the line »
The worst, the most lackluster, or lowest quality currently on the market, especially among selections in a product line.
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caucus race »
The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, esp. presidential; a primary election via caucus.
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cream of the crop »
The best or most desirable among some selection.
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drop the writ »
To call a federal or provincial election.
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final cut »
A group, after a selection process getting rid of other candidates.
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front runner »
The most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.
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go blue »
Of states and counties, to be carried by a Democratic candidate in a given U.S. election.
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go red »
Of states or counties, to be carried by a Republican candidate in a given U.S. election.
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grab bag »
A gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made.
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grab bag »
Any random assortment, selection or possibility.
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knock up »
In the morning as by knocking at the door; rouse; call; summon; also, to go door-to-door on election day to persuade a candidate's supporters to go to the polling station and vote. See also knocker up.
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lucky dip »
A selection solely at random.
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managerial inbreeding »
Bad management, caused by managers making poor selection choices in recruitment, rewards, and promotions of the staff that report to them, leading to another generation of managers who lack the necessary skill sets to reward and promote the most effective staff.
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red state »
A state of the United States voting Republican in a given election, or tending to vote Republican in general.
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