Society, Law & Politics - Political Issues

Explore English idioms regarding political issues with examples like "war of words" and "banana republic".

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olive branch [noun]

a thing that is offered in the hope of restoring peace or friendly relations

Ex: The government extended an olive branch to the rebel group , initiating peace negotiations .

to [beat|turn] swords into plowshares [phrase]

to begin to aim for peace instead of war

Ex: The organization beats swords into plowshares , promoting a culture of peace and cooperation .

war of words [phrase]

a long argument between people

Ex: The two nations are currently locked in a war of words , trading barbs and threats .

battle line [noun]

the dividing line between opposing sides in a conflict or confrontation

Ex: In the political arena , battle lines are sharply defined between liberals and conservatives on issues such as gun control and taxation .

off the record [phrase]

used of a statement, remark, or piece of information that is not intended for public knowledge, or not to be attributed to the person making it

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banana republic [noun]

a country with a weak economy that heavily relies on the export of a limited product, such as bananas, and may be influenced by foreign powers or investments

Ex: He often criticizes government policies , arguing they contribute to the country 's banana republic status .

lame duck [noun]

a politician or public office holder who is approaching the end of their term and will soon be replaced, usually due to failure to be re-elected or re-appointed

Ex: Many critics argue that the lame duck period hinders effective governance and decision-making .

young [turk] [noun]

a young member of a political party, organization, etc., who seeks to make changes in a previous establishment or system

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