Taliban union
n.— «The speculation follows much earlier talk that the “Taliban Unions” (as the extreme left unions are affectionately known by more moderate industrial organisations) would be looking to behead Boydy at the earliest possible opportunity.» —“Taliban: Left on left violence breaks out over Melbourne Trades Hall” Vexnews (Melbourne, Australia) Oct. 7, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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