Phrases with «nanny state»

The phrase "nanny state" refers to a government or authority that intervenes excessively and restricts personal freedom to protect individuals from potential harm or risks. It implies that the government acts like an overprotective nanny, making decisions and imposing rules for people's own good, even if it limits their choices and independence. Full definition

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Sentences with «nanny state»

This is not some sort of nanny state and I don't think anybody would want that to be the case. (playstationlifestyle.net)
However, it seems altogether unreasonable for nanny state interventions from local councils to be pushing even more of them out of business. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
To think that government has to go out and buy my breast pump — You want to talk about nanny state, I think we just got a new definition. (thelunchtray.com)
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Sentences with «nanny state»

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