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that's itThere is nothing more to the issue. That's all.Rate it:

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the jury is still outThe issue has not yet been decided.Rate it:

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the manThe oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations; the system, as coordinated outside of one’s control..Rate it:

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the thing isUsed to introduce the main point or issueRate it:

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think tankA group of which performs research and develops reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporations, interest groups, or government.Rate it:

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throw down the gauntletTo issue a challenge.Rate it:

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tiptoe aroundTo act very cautiously about something; to avoid speaking about a painful or controversial issue.Rate it:

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toss-upThe toss of a coin used to decide some issue.Rate it:

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tuitsVirtual tokens for an amount of time or attention that a particular issue would need to resolve.Rate it:

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ugly AmericanAn American government representative, tourist, or businessperson who, in dealing with people of other nations, is haughty, rude, meddlesome, or jingoistic.Rate it:

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un coup d'étatA sudden, unexpected act of policy; A violent change in the Government (e.g. 18 brumaire 1799, or 2 décembre 1851).Rate it:

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uncle samthe us governmentRate it:

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weigh inTo bring in one's weight, metaphorically speaking, to bear on an issue.Rate it:

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whole 'nother ball of waxAn entirely different matter altogether; a separate issue or sub-issue from the topic being discussed, usu. one that would take too long to explain properly; a matter to be dealt with at a later time.Rate it:

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поздно пить боржоми, когда почки отказалиbeing in a situation when nothing can be done to fix a problem, not necessarily a health-related issue late to drink borjomi when kidneys have failed")Rate it:

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命苦不能怨政府,點背不能怨社會One cannot blame for their misfortune with the government and the society.Rate it:

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