Play Politics Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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play politics What does play politics mean?	to negotiate politically, to allow politics to control a situation where principle should prevail	The government leaders were playing politics with the issue of changing the tax rate.
play politics What does play politics mean?	to negotiate politically, to allow politics to control a situation where principle should prevail	The government leaders were playing politics with the tax issue.
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stand behind (someone or something) What does "stand behind (someone or something)" mean?	to endorse or guarantee something or the actions of a person	The company will always stand behind their products.

come to believe (something) What does "come to believe (something)" mean?	to begin or learn to believe something	Many people have come to believe that the stadium is too old.
ram (something) down (someone`s) throat What does "ram (something) down (someone`s) throat" mean?	to force someone to do or agree to something that is not wanted	Our teacher always tries to ram her ideas down our throats which makes us angry.
Up the duff What does "Up the duff" mean?	(UK) If a woman is up the duff, she's pregnant.
go over big/well with (someone) What does "go over big/well with (someone)" mean?	to be liked, to be successful	I am sure that my idea will go over well with my friends.
change one`s mind What does "change one`s mind" mean?	to change one`s decision	My friend changed his mind and said that he would not go to the movie tonight.
get with it What does "get with it" mean?	make one's ideas and actions current.	Come on, get with it. You're so behind the times.
birds and the bees What does "birds and the bees" mean?	human sex and reproduction	The father tried to tell his son about the birds and the bees.
get a black eye What does "get a black eye" mean?	to get a bruise near one's eye from being hit, to have one's reputation harmed	The little boy got a black eye when he bumped into the door. The company got a black eye because of the scandal.
such as What does "such as" mean?	of a particular kind, for example	I need various tools such as a hammer and a saw in order to complete the job.
stick out like a sore thumb What does "stick out like a sore thumb" mean?	to be obvious and visible	The woman sticks out like a sore thumb when she wears her red hat.
throw (something) into the bargain What does "throw (something) into the bargain" mean?	to include something in a deal	The owner of the store threw some DVD'S into the bargain when I purchased a DVD player.

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Play Politics Idiom