| Phrase/Idiom | like turkeys voting for Christmas |
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| Definition | If turkeys were allowed to vote, they would never vote for Christmas because turkey is often eaten at Christmas. This expression is used to say that a particular option is unlikely to be chosen because it would be against the interests of the people concerned. |
| Example | Accepting an increase of working hours would be like turkeys voting for Christmas. |
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