TINA n.— «A neologism derived from Indian politics seems poised as the most acceptable explanation for developments in British politics. This is the TINA factor, which, spelt out, means there is no alternative.» —“Britain In...
back door victory n.— «Still more fiendish is the strategy of “playing dead,” again supposedly being employed by the Conservatives. According to a series of pundits, Conservative leader Michael Howard has avoided saying...
play dead v. phr.— «Still more fiendish is the strategy of “playing dead,” again supposedly being employed by the Conservatives. According to a series of pundits, Conservative leader Michael Howard has avoided saying directly...
hooray word n.— «Yet another feature of the campaign has been the so-called “hooray word,” a positive, uplifting term deployed in such vague ways that no one could possibly disagree with it.» —“British elections a treat...
paper airplane n.— «Airbus so far has failed to win over British Airways, a loyal Boeing customer. BA declined to place an order for A-320s two years ago, saying it didn’t want to order a “paper” airplane.» —“Airbus...
ganny
n.— «Ganny is British slang for Afghani cannabis.» —Probert Encyclopedia Feb. 14, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)