office wife
n.— «Harriet Miers can withdraw her name, take the hit, and let the president’s protectors throw him in the car. Her toughness and professionalism would appear wholly admirable. She’d not just survive; she’d flourish, going from much-spoofed office wife to world-famous lawyer and world-class friend.» —“Fasten Your Beltway” by Peggy Noonan OpinionJournal.com Oct. 13, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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