Expressions (A–Z)
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A lame duck
By analogy: A holder of a position of authority whose term of office is nearing...
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C
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Clinging to the Chair
Figuratively: refusing to relinquish one's position or office. Or: refusing to r...
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D
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Don't confuse him with facts
Figuratively: There is no point in trying to persuade him or presenting him with...
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Firm in one's opinion
Confident in his opinion. Determined and stubborn regarding his position.
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He deserves this post/ suited to the post
He is seen to wear or to stand in this position (the word "attala" means a digni...
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He is his and they are theirs.
He is in his own interests and they are in theirs. Or: He remained true to his p...
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I
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I am for my own (position/opinion)
See: "We are for our own (position/opinion)"
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Impose a veto
To use one's power or position in order to nullify a decision or course of actio...
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Iron Lady
A woman in a senior position with tough stances.
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kick upstairs
The transfer of a person to a more senior position for different reasons.
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