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The Mirror1y
'Damp squib Budget will be remembered as a Chancellor signing his party’s death warrant' - The Mirror
That damp squib Budget will go down in history as a Chancellor signing his party’s death warrant. Join our FREE Mirror politics WhatsApp community for all the latest from Westminster.
The Hindu1y
Know your English | What does the expression ‘a damp squib’ mean?
The movie was a damp squib. I was surprised to learn that it had won three Oscars. The word ‘squib’ began to be used in the 1500s to refer to a firecracker.
The Scotsman1y
After 'damp squib' International Women’s Day, politicians and employers need to be more ambitious about ending gender inequality – Kirstene Hair - The Scotsman
After 'damp squib' International Women’s Day, politicians and employers need to be more ambitious about ending gender inequality – Kirstene Hair ...
New Statesman2y
Could the local elections be a damp squib for Labour? Here’s what councillors think - New Statesman
Could the local elections be a damp squib for Labour? A New Statesman Spotlight survey of local councillors suggests so.. It is very difficult to poll how people would vote in a local council election ...