frequent flier n.— «Bernier is near the top of a list of about 475 “frequent fliers,” the term a consultant used to describe people like him, many of whom pose little threat to the community yet cycle in and out of jail with...
pro-mia adj.— «The Web pages she referred to are often called “pro-ana,” or “pro-mia” sites, and they glorify thinness by endorsing anorexic and bulimic behavior.» —“‘Thinly’ veiled health...
Johari window n.— «To help gauge each risk’s likelihood and potential impact, some companies find it useful to create what’s known as a “Johari window.” You first assess each threat’s probability—from low to high—and assign it...
heckler’s veto n. the cancellation or suppression of a public event (such as a discussion, speech, or rally) due to (threat of) interruptions, protests, or violence. Etymological Note: The origin of the term given in the 1977 citation has not been...
Westoxification n.— «Both shared common concerns about political freedom, the dangers of military and economic dependence on the United States, and the threat of cultural alienation due to the Westernization of Iranian education and...
axis of devil n.— «Although the axis of devil countries as they say in Iran (U.S., Britain, and Israel) talk tough, Iran as one of the members of axis of evil (as George Bush called Iran) talks tough as well.» —“What is the response...