flexicurity n.— «Numerous experts have praised Nordic countries’ systems, particularly that of Denmark, for their ability to create jobs while maintaining a high standard of social security for the unemployed. Industry associations also...
double-dead adj.— «These allegations are double-dead and should now be six feet under.» —“AFP disowns officer-witness” by Fel V. Maragay, Rey E. Requejo Manila Standard (Philippines) Aug. 10, 2005. (source:...
shout test n.— «Coast Guard officials call on an asylum officer if migrants aggressively insist they fear for their lives, a standard that rights advocates refer to as the “shout test.” It usually involves showing proof of...
inurb n.— «Older, close—in, inner suburbs-or “inurbs,” as Kirk calls them-began to vote Democratic in the 1990s, and the trend has continued into the new century.» —“A Congress of Mayors” by Fred...
bright line n.— «“Bright lines,” as in “bright-line rule,” meaning a clear, unambiguous standard, are in demand in other contexts as well.» —“Bright lines and the search for certainty” by Ruth...
fleecing menu n.— «Irreverent souls these days dub it “fleecing” menu, especially since it can be quite a moneyspinner for restaurants making use of smaller cuts and “extras” that would otherwise go waste.» —“How to get through a...