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Gridlock

In politics, gridlock is a situation in which the government is unable to pass new legislation, often because the presidency and the Congress are controlled …


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Final Solution

The “Final Solution” was a euphemistic name used by Nazi leaders for their plan to exterminate all of the Jews in Europe.

The plan’s full …


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John Q. Public

“John Q. Public” is a generic name used in the United States to denote a typical member of the general public or an average citizen.…


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Big Tent

In politics, a “big tent” refers to an inclusive party which encourages a wide swathe of people to become members.

The opposite of “big tent” …


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Fat Cat

In politics, a “fat cat” is a rich and influential person, usually one who donates generously to political campaigns.

The expression suggests that the person …


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