Meaning of 'Greasy pole'
What does the saying 'Greasy pole' mean?
Idiom: Greasy pole
Meaning:
The greasy pole is the difficult route to the top of politics, business, etc.
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Subject Area: Politics |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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