gnome of Zürich

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A Swiss banker. derogatory,humorous
    — When the pound was under attack, Mr. Brown said it was “the Gnomes of Zurich” who were out to bust it.

词形变化

gnomes of Zürich plural gnome of Zurich alternative

词源

Popularized by Labour politician George Brown during the sterling crisis of 1964.
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