Sentences with phrase «equivalent of slapping»

RT @ReformedBroker: This Greek austerity bill is the equivalent of slapping a Kick Me sign on the Troika's back.

Not exact matches

Actual machine guns rarely figure in criminal acts, in part because buying one is such a burdensome, expensive and paperwork - heavy process.The National Firearms Act of 1934 slapped a $ 200 transfer tax on them, the equivalent of $ 3,773 in 2018 dollars.

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This was the verbal equivalent of being slapped with a wet fish.