Phrases with «open sewer»

The phrase "open sewer" is used to describe a place or situation that is extremely dirty, unclean, and unpleasant. It refers to a literal sewer that is not covered, allowing disgusting waste to flow openly. It's often used metaphorically to criticize places or situations that are chaotic, disorganized, or morally corrupt. Full definition

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Sentences with «open sewer»

Let's drop all laws and regs and turn our waterways into open sewers. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Map of Kibera, courtesy of Gernheim ~ commonswiki Homes in Kibera, courtesy of Flickr upload bot Children in open sewer in Kibera, courtesy of Arria Belli (bookbrowse.com)
«Every time a maintenance crew opens a sewer cover, fixes or installs a pipe, whether new or retrofitting, you're thinking how to enhance its resilience,» Miller said. (businessinsider.com)
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Phrases with «open sewer»

Sentences with «open sewer»

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