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a week is a long time in politicsIn politics, a lot of change can happen in a short space of time.Rate it:

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palace politicsThe relationships and interactions of top-level officials, advisors and other powerbrokers within a government, especially as involving internal rivalry and intrigue.Rate it:

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hic rhodus, hic salta(politics) Prove what you can do, here and now.Rate it:

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not that there's anything wrong with thatA signal phrase that one does not wish to offend when discussing a potentially contentious issue involving personal beliefs.Rate it:

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boni cives, optimi, optimates, also simply boni (opp. improbi); illi, qui optimatium causam aguntthe aristocracy (as a party in politics).Rate it:

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ab aliquo in re publica dissentireto hold different views in politics.Rate it:

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accedere, se conferre ad rem publicamto devote oneself to politics, a political career.Rate it:

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can of wormsA troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious, but not necessarily complex.Rate it:

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horsetradeto negotiate informally, especially when bargaining or reciprocal concessions are included, frequently regarding politicsRate it:

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in re publica or in rebus publicis versarito take part in politics.Rate it:

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play hardballTo act rough and ruthless, especially in politics or business.Rate it:

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political footballA contentious political issue or problem that is often debated or discussed, but that remains unresolved; an issue or problem which is avoided by authorities and handed off to others.Rate it:

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rei publicae deesse (opp. adesse)to take no part in politics.Rate it:

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rem publicam capessere (Off. 1. 21. 71)to devote oneself to politics, a political career.Rate it:

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stand up and be countedTo publicly make known one's views, contributions, or vote, especially in a contentious situation where fortitude is required.Rate it:

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studio ad rem publicam ferrito throw oneself heart and soul into politics.Rate it:

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war of nervesA situation in which opposed parties refrain from direct conflict but maintain a tense, contentious relationship in which each uses annoyances or intimidating psychological tactics to attempt to dishearten and unnerve the other.Rate it:

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winning is a great deodorantWinning in sport or politics can erase the "stink" (animosity, bad feelings) generated during the competition.Rate it:

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