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Banana Country Republic Idiom Refers Small Poor Weak

Phrase/Idiom banana republic
Definition This idiom refers to a small, poor country with a weak, corrupt or dishonest government.
Example If she wins the election, nobody can save the country from becoming a banana republic.

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