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the greasy pole

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the greasy pole  (British & Australian)
the attempt to improve your position at work His ascent up the greasy pole of academic advancement was remarkably quick.
See also: greasy, pole


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Spending on grassroots sport was pounds 525million in 1997 when New Labour topped the greasy pole in 1997.
Round Tabler Alistair Keddie, who helped organise the show, said: "The displays were second to none and the activities, such as the greasy pole contest, the hill slide and the rifle range, were very popular.
We need to recall that at the time he was under great pressure and about to lose his own well remunerated job with even young Miliband sniffing around for an opportunity to shin up the greasy pole.
 
 
 
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