We've found 28 phrases for political (0.162 seconds):

fox in the henhouse »    A relationships wherein a predator is granted free reign within the prey's home confinement, often used in the political sense.

grass roots »    People and society at the local level rather than at the national centre of political activity.

hold someone's feet to the fire »    To maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions.

it's not what you know but who you know »    For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you know

Loose cannon »    An uncontrolled or unpredictable person who causes damage to his own friends, faction, political party, etc.

middle of the road »    Having a centrist attitude or philosophy; not extreme, especially politically.

press the flesh »    To shake hands and socialize, especially in a political gathering.

run for »    To try to obtain political position through the democratic voting process.

run for office »    To seek political power.

show the flag »    Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.

socialized medicine »    A politically charged term used to contrast such systems with free market alternatives and emphasize the perceived link to socialism.

strange bedfellows »    An unusual combination or political alliance.

whistle-stop train tour »    A tour in a political campaign that makes many brief stops in small communities.

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