sweeping

wide in range or effect.

"we cannot recommend any sweeping alterations"

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show one's hand

Reveal one's plans, intentions, or resources, especially when they were previously hidden.

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unredacted

adjective.

(of text) not having had sections censored or obscured for legal or security purposes.

'a unredacted version of the report'

'the subpoena requested unredacted documents'

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pit against

: to cause (someone or something) to fight or compete against (another person or thing)

Tonight's game will pit Smith against Johnson for the championship.

The game requires you to pit your wits against the computer.

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in the interest of

: in order to achieve (a particular goal or result)

In the interest of fairness, we decided to get everyone's opinion before making a decision.

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chill

horrify or frighten (someone).

"the city was chilled by the violence"

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The attorney–client privilege

The attorney–client privilege is found at Texas Rule of Evidence 503, and its application in federal courts is governed by Federal Rule of Evidence 501. The purpose of the attorney– client privilege is to encourage free discussion between a lawyer and client.

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call out

North American

draw critical attention to someone's unacceptable actions or behavior.

"people were calling him out for his negative comments"

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ranked-choice voting system

A ranked-choice voting system (RCV) is an electoral system in which voters rank candidates by preference on their ballots. If a candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, he or she is declared the winner. If no candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is eliminated. First-preference votes cast for the failed candidate are eliminated, lifting the second-preference choices indicated on those ballots. A new tally is conducted to determine whether any candidate has won a majority of the adjusted votes. The process is repeated until a candidate wins an outright majority.

什麼是優(yōu)先選擇投票？

優(yōu)先選擇投票（也稱為即時複選投票）允許選民對某一公職的候選人依第一，第二和第三選擇的優(yōu)先次序排名。這樣就能以多數(shù)票選出地方官員，而無需要另外舉行複選。

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firebrand

a person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action.

"a political firebrand"

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RINO

In US politics, Republican In Name Only (RINO) is a pejorative used to describe politicians of the Republican Party who are deemed to be insufficiently loyal to the party or misaligned with the party's ideology. Similar terms have been used since the early 1900s.

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"Drill, baby, drill!"

"Drill, baby, drill!" was a 2008 Republican campaign slogan first used at the 2008 Republican National Convention by former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele, who was later elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee

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taper off

to become gradually smaller or weaker, or happen less often:

Her voice tapered off as she realized everyone was listening.

Sales have gradually tapered off.

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be on the offensive

phrase of offensive

act or be ready to act aggressively.

"they were on the offensive from the start"

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What does seizing the initiative mean?

: the power or opportunity to do something before others do

If you want to meet her, you're going to have to take the initiative and introduce yourself.

The company has the opportunity to seize the initiative by getting its new products to the market before its competitors.

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a breath of fresh air

a person or thing that constitutes a refreshing change.

"the company's no-nonsense attitude is a breath of fresh air"

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feed off

gain energy or strength from something.

"his powerful mind fed off political discussion"

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funny

difficult to explain or understand; strange or odd.

"I had a funny feeling you'd be around"

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funeral program

A funeral program (sometimes called a funeral brochure, an order of service, or pamphlet) is a printed paper or card that details the events of a funeral or memorial service.

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jar

to push something firmly and suddenly against something else, usually accidentally

I must have jarred my shoulder playing basketball.

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