American Idioms and Expressions

Under A Flag Of Convenience Idiom

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Under a flag of convenience
What does Under a flag of convenience mean?
If a ship sails under a flag of convenience, it is registered in a country where taxes, etc, are lower than in the country it comes from, so if someone does something under a flag of convenience, they attempt to avoid regulations and taxes by a similar means.

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What does "rub someone the wrong way" mean?
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What does "every once in a while" mean?
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What does "gang-bang" mean?
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What does "keep one's eyes open" mean?
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What does "Squared away" mean?
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What does "fuck-me shoes" mean?
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What does "wash-and-wear" mean?
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