sacred cow »
Something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry.
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second childhood »
The period or state of cognitive decline of an elderly person, characterized by childlike judgment and behavior.
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socialized medicine »
A politically charged term used to contrast such systems with free market alternatives and emphasize the perceived link to socialism.
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socialized medicine »
An umbrella term for any system of government-run health care.
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throw one's cap over the windmill »
To act in a crazed manner.
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tiger team »
A specialized group tasked with testing the effectiveness of an organization's ability to protect assets by attempting to circumvent, defeat or otherwise thwart that organization's internal and external security.
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tight ship »
A well-organized and highly disciplined organization.
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trench mouth »
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, a severe bacterial infection of the gums, typically characterized by inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration, necrotized tissue, pain, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue, and halitosis.
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under fire »
Criticized or held responsible for something.
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walk the line »
To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.
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