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prawn cocktail offensive

idiom

a strategy of the Labour Party in winning over important people in the world of finance


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  1. 01

    atomic cocktail

    A drinkable liquid containing a radioactive substance, used either as a diagnostic aid or as a treatment, especially for cancer of the thyroid.

  2. 02

    charm offensive

    A campaign of deliberately using charm and flattery in order to achieve some goal, especially in a political or diplomatic field.

  3. 03

    take the offensive

    To attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive.

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