"men in blue ties" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: en-au-men in blue ties.ogg
Etymology: From the association of the colour blue with the Liberal party. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} men in blue ties pl (plural only)
  1. (Australian politics, derogatory) The men of the Liberal party and their background lobbyists, particularly with regard to women's issues. Tags: Australian, derogatory, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Australian politics
    Sense id: en-men_in_blue_ties-en-noun-easYws1k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, politics
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