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rei publicae causa (Sest. 47. 101)for political reasons.Rate it:

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rem publicam capessere (Off. 1. 21. 71)to devote oneself to politics, a political career.Rate it:

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res civilespolitical questions.Rate it:

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run a red lightTo pass a political bill that is clearly based on false premises.Rate it:

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run forTo try to obtain political position through the democratic voting process.Rate it:

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run for officeTo seek political power.Rate it:

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run for the rosesA college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game.Rate it:

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save the furnitureTo salvage something positive from a calamitous situation, especially one involving the reputation or fate of a political party.Rate it:

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se civilibus fluctibus committereto enter the whirlpool of political strife.Rate it:

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sex, lies and videotapeThe controversy surrounding a political scandal.Rate it:

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show the flagOf 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.Rate it:

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silly seasonA period of time, as during a holiday season or a political campaign, in which the behavior of an individual or group tends to become uncharacteristically frivolous, mirthful, or eccentric.Rate it:

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smoke-filled roomA place where powerful people meet to decide a matter in secret, often of a political nature.Rate it:

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solo runA run made while soloing the football.Rate it:

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spin doctorpolitical news managerRate it:

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stalking horseA candidate put forward to serve a hidden, ulterior purpose in a political campaign, such as testing the field for another potential candidate by gauging voter sentiment or covertly helping another candidate by attracting voters away from a third candidate.Rate it:

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step overA dribbling move, or feint, in football (soccer), used to fool a defensive player into thinking the offensive player, in possession of the ball, is going to move in a direction he does not intend to move in.Rate it:

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strange bedfellowsAn unusual combination or political alliance.Rate it:

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take a grabto mark the football, especially overheadRate it:

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wag the dogTo divert negative political attention by use of a military operation.Rate it:

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whistle-stop train tourA tour in a political campaign that makes many brief stops in small communities.Rate it:

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WINInitialism of whip inflation now : a 1974 US political slogan.Rate it:

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young TurkA young person who agitates for political or other reform; a young person with a rebellious disposition.Rate it:

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