sanctuary city Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
Chocolate City
Washington D.C.
Chopper City
New Orleans
Elm City, The L
New haven, Connecticut
You can't fight City Hall
This phrase is used when one is so cynical that one doesn't think one can change their Representatives. The phrase must have started with frustration towards a local body of government.
fat city|city|fat
n.,
slang A state of contentment due to wealth and position.
Bully for the Smiths; they have arrived in Fat City.
inner city|city|inner
n.,
colloquial Densely populated neighborhoods in large metropolitan areas inhabited by low income families usually of minority backgrounds, such as Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, or African Americans; characterized by slums and government-owned high rises.
Joe comes from the inner city he may need help with his reading.
one on the city|city|one
n.,
slang A glass of water (which is provided free of charge, as a free gift from the city).
What will you have? Oh, just give me one on the city.
sweep the city|city|country|nation|sweep|sweep the
v. phr. To gain great attention or popularity throughout the city, country, etc.
Pavarotti's unmatched tenor voice swept the world in an unprecedented manner.
can't fight City Hall
can't fight City Hall Unable to overcome bureaucratic rules, as in
Brad couldn't get a permit without going through channels—you can't fight City Hall! This term transfers the seat of city government to a more general sense of bureaucracy in any sphere. [Mid-1800s]
city
city the City the financial and commercial district of Greater London
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