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right of Genghis Khan

idiom
Meaning

Of political views, extremely right-wing.


Examples
SIMPLE

His political views are to the right of Genghis Khan.

CONTEXTUAL

Most voters found the candidate's extreme policies to be to the right of Genghis Khan.

COMPLEX

The senator's radical platform, which advocated for the total dismantling of social services, was widely considered to be to the right of Genghis Khan.

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Last updated April 17, 2026