little red dot

little red dot
 n.— «How this tiny republic, also affectionately known as “the little red dot” among its citizens, persuaded the German museum it is the right place for another Red Dot is a tale that deserves to be told.» —“Red-hot design on show” by Meng Yew Choong The Star (Malaysia) Feb. 5, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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