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Dog-whistle politics What does Dog-whistle politics mean?	(AU) When political parties have policies that will appeal to racists while not being overtly racist, they are indulging in dog-whistle politics.
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Straw poll What does "Straw poll" mean?	A straw poll is a small unofficial survey or ballot to find out what people think about an issue.
dweeb What does "dweeb" mean?	very hardworking student
for certain What does "for certain" mean?	without doubt, certainly, surely	He will not be playing in the game tonight for certain.
Nip at the bit What does "Nip at the bit" mean?	If someone is nipping at the bit, they are anxious to get something done and don't want to wait.
blackball (someone) What does "blackball (someone)" mean?	to exclude/ostracize someone socially, to reject someone	The businessman was blackballed in the industry because of his bad business practices.
say one`s piece What does "say one`s piece" mean?	to say openly what one thinks	I said my piece at the meeting and then left quietly by the back door.
make a silk purse out of a sow's ear What does "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" mean?	to create something of value out of something of no value	The girl will never be a good singer. You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

give (someone) their due What does "give (someone) their due" mean?	to give someone the credit that they deserve	You have to give our company president his due. He has saved the company from bankruptcy.
of age What does "of age" mean?	to be old enough to be allowed to do something (vote,drink etc.)	When my cousin came of age we had a big party for him to celebrate.

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Dog Whistle Politics Idiom