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26. Feb. 2024 · Harold Wilson's famous quote, "A week is a long time in politics," encapsulates the fast-paced nature of the political realm, where changes and events unfold rapidly, shaping the course of history. In a straightforward sense, the quote emphasizes how quickly the political landscape can shift, influencing policies, public opinion, and ...
The idiom “a week is a long time in politics” suggests that a lot can happen in a short amount of time when it comes to political events or decisions. However, there are common mistakes that people make when using this idiom.
29. Mai 2024 · A week is a long time in politics. probably first said at the time of the 1964 sterling crisis. Nigel Rees Sayings of the Century (1984); see Chamberlain. From now the pound abroad is worth 14 per cent or so less in terms of other currencies.
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16. Feb. 2024 · UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has suffered one of the worst weeks of his premiership with data confirming he had led the country into recession followed by the loss of two safe seats in ...
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20. Feb. 2024 · The German agent Harold ‘von’ Wilson, then Prime Minister, once said in 1964 that a week is a long time in politics. It’s one of the few things that the idiot got right, no offense intended. In both the US and the UK the last week or so has seen dramatic political developments.
Vor 6 Tagen · Current Online Version: 2011. eISBN: 9780199916108. Week is a long time in politics, A. An epigram attributed to the Labour prime minister Harold Wilson (1916–95) and said to have been uttered by ... Access to the complete content on Oxford Reference requires a subscription or purchase.
