Meaning of 'Pork barrel'
What does the saying 'Pork barrel' mean?
Idiom: Pork barrel
Meaning:
Pork barrel politics involves investing money in an area to get political support rather than using the money for the common good.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Politics |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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