exploding contract
n.— «Hurried interviews held in secret locations across London ended with the Americans issuing everyone with an “exploding contract”—an ultimatum to decide by last Sunday night.» —“Gung-ho Citigoof gets its hiring in a twist” by Louise Armitstead Times (London, England) June 12, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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