men in blue ties
English edit
Etymology edit
From the association of the colour blue with the Liberal party.
Pronunciation edit
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Noun edit
men in blue ties pl (plural only)
- (Australian politics, derogatory) The men of the Liberal party and their background lobbyists, particularly with regard to women's issues.
- 2013', Gillard's warning on 'men in blue ties, Skynews.com.au
- Prime Minister Julia Gillard has played the gender card as she fights for electoral survival, warning the coalition's 'men in blue ties' would marginalise female politicians and treat abortion as a political plaything.
- 2013', Gillard's warning on 'men in blue ties, Skynews.com.au