the terrorists will have won

A phrase said in response to changes that are perceived to have been made out of fear following a terrorist attack. We cannot change the way we govern this country in light of the latest attack—otherwise, the terrorists will have won.

See also: have, will, won

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be twiddling (one's) thumbs
be twiddling your thumbs
57
Heinz
Heinz 57
Heinz 57 (variety)
Heinz 57 variety
(as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
a penny for them
great minds think alike

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