"Friedman unit" meaning in All languages combined

See Friedman unit on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Friedman units [plural]
Etymology: From Thomas Friedman's repeated use of the phrase "the next six months" as the time period when the outcome of the Iraq war will be resolved. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Friedman unit (plural Friedman units)
  1. (informal, humorous, neologism) A period of six months Wikipedia link: Friedman (unit) Tags: humorous, informal, neologism
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