par|ish-pump

par|ish-pump
par|ish-pump «PAR ihsh PUHMP», adjective.
Especially British. of local interest or importance; limited in scope or outlook: »

Resistance from parish-pump politics is clearly being encountered (London Times).

Especially British. local interests; parochial matters: »

A regrettable feature of the new policies is a retreat from internationalism towards the parish pump (Sunday Times).


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