put a pin in (something) v. phr.— «Studio executives have realized that paying the actor tens of millions of dollars to terrorize a movie set and ultimately deliver a box office stinker was perhaps not the most cost efficient strategy...
string of pearls n.— «The internal report stated that China is adopting a “string of pearls” strategy of bases and diplomatic ties stretching from the Middle East to southern China that includes a new naval base under...
ink blot strategy n.— «In effect, the scheme is a version of the “ink blot” counterinsurgency strategy of grabbing a piece of terrain, stabilizing it and gradually expanding it.» —“Battle for Baghdad Boils Down to Grabbing a Slice at...
crosswalking n.— «Reynolds wouldn’t disclose the expected cost of the NPI project, saying only that it affects about 35% of the applications at Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 50% of its business processes. The insurer will maintain its...
bubble under the lino n.— «Senator CROSSIN—Perhaps you had better let A-G’s know. That might be just a dent in the whole-of-government strategy that is not quite working this week. Mr Vaughan—It might be a bubble under the lino...
kill house n.— «A kill house is one in which you can use live ammo during training. These days, it’s more commonly called an “assault house.”» —“The Biggest Kill House in Creation” Strategy Page May 20...