Sentences with phrase «public teat»
The phrase "public teat" is a metaphor that refers to government funding or resources that are provided to individuals or organizations. It implies that these resources are like nourishment or support that people or groups depend on to meet their needs. Full definition
Just beyond belief the pure brazeness of pols today — no shame, no remorse, no accountability, nothing but sucking from the public teat — anything else might be work.
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How long has HE been sucking on the public teat?
Clearly, the guy wants to suck off the public teat a little more and build up pension credits.
When teachers object to be being singled out in this fashion, label them as greedy suckers at the public teat.
I heard him the other night on the radio and after a few hours at Mike Bloomberg's knee, he has the clipped voice and the general air of a multi-billionaire instead of dullard who has spent most of his life sucking on the public teat.