HoReCa n.— «At the same time, Metro’s strategy also includes focusing on the HoReCa (hotel-restaurant-catering) segment, as this is the customer category with the highest growth potential.» —“Metro focuses on HoReCa, considers more...
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...