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2. • • (idiomatic) To announce something hoping it will not get much publicity at a time when it is not likely to be noticed by the news media, for instance on election day or late on Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend.
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   What does 'take out the trash day' mean?

   • It's a phrase that dates from an episode of The West Wing, the cult TV drama about White House staff, back in 2000 - "Take Out The Trash Day". It means a perfect opportunity for politicians to bury bad news, releasing embarrassing stories and escaping scrutiny by political opponents and the media.

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   What does 'trash day' mean in this context?

   • It’s Wednesday, known as 'trash day' in this context, which means that there are three empty trash bins on the street in front of the house. When the author finished at the gym this morning, they drove past the bins, parked in the driveway, and came into the house to start their day.

   Leaving the Trash Cans in Front of My House All Week Long

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   Where did the phrase “take out the trash” come from?

   • The phrase “take out the trash” is a common idiom used in English-speaking countries to refer to getting rid of something unpleasant or unwanted. However, like many idioms, its origins are not entirely clear. One theory suggests that the phrase may have originated from literal trash removal practices in urban areas.

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   What does it mean to throw out the trash?

   • To throw out the trash means to take it outside and throw it into a bin. To take out the trash refers to taking the binful and leaving it by the road to be collected.

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   Can I say 'I went out to take out the trash'?

   • Yes, you can say 'I went out to take out the trash'. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that you completed the task. For example, you could say: 'I went (out) to take out the trash, but before I got there a fire-breathing dragon had flown off with it' or whatever.

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   What is a Friday news dump?

   • A "Friday news dump" refers to releasing bad news or documents on a Friday afternoon in an attempt to minimize media coverage, public attention, and potential scrutiny. This timing is often chosen strategically.

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4. news.sky.com › story › what-did-the-government-do-onWhat did the government do on 'take out the trash day'?

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   Jul 21, 2022 · It's a phrase that dates from an episode of The West Wing, the cult TV drama about White House staff, back in 2000 - "Take Out The Trash Day". It means a perfect opportunity for politicians to bury bad news, releasing embarrassing stories and escaping scrutiny by political opponents and the media.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-politics-35133266Trash day: Big government announcements you may have missed - BBC

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   Dec 18, 2015 · It's being called "take out the trash day" - a reference from TV's The West Wing - when the government unloads potentially embarrassing news in a blizzard of documents on the final...

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7. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk › comment › stopWhy government (still) needs to dispose of ‘Take Out the ...

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   Jul 25, 2023 · The term ‘Take Out The Trash Day’ came to prominence thanks to an episode of The West Wing, where the Bartlett administration releases several stories it would rather not be picked up late on a Friday (Saturday being the least read paper of the week).

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   Jul 20, 2023 · The phrase “taking out the trash” is well-known to insiders, stemming from a 2000 episode of the cult TV series The West Wing. It also has echoes of the government special adviser Jo Moore who...

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9. politicaldictionary.com › words › friday-news-dumpFriday News Dump - Political Dictionary

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   The Friday news dump practice is perceived by critics as a deliberate attempt to bury or downplay news that may have negative implications or public backlash. As NPR notes: Often, the White House sets the release of bad news and unflattering documents to late Friday afternoon.

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10. crossidiomas.com › take-out-the-trashUnderstanding "take out the trash" Idiom: Meaning, Origins ...

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    When we say “take out the trash”, we mean to dispose of something that is no longer useful or needed. This idiom can be used in various contexts, from cleaning up physical garbage to getting rid of negative thoughts or people in our lives.

11. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk › article‘Taking out the trash day’ is alive and well | Institute for ...

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    Jul 25, 2019 · 4 min read. A last-minute rush of activity in the days before Parliament rises is an age-old government tactic – and one which is bad for effective scrutiny and transparency, argues Joe Marshall.