The Potato-shaped Loophole In Free Trade Flashcards
(13 cards)
Noun + Compound Noun
- sharecropper
- commissioner
- open the floodgate to/ for
- (border) checkpoint
- border region
- in quarantine
- non-tariff barrier
- a blight on
- seek/ issue/ file an injunction
- saga
- (in) a frenzy of/over
- as a precaution (against sth)
- absurdity of
- sb’s contention that
- source/area/point of contention
- make a ruling on …
- as an afterthought
- the forefront of
- on a technicality
- maneuver
- labeling requirements
- safety standards
- a pretext for
- on the pretext that/of doing sth
- protectionism
- on the doorstep
- market access
- interest group
- pilot project
- risk assessment
loophole: a small mistake in a law that makes it possible to avoid doing something that the law is supposed to make you do
contention: 1. a strong opinion that someone expresses 2. argument and disagreement between people
injunction: an order given by a court, which tells someone not to do something issue an injunction
floodgate: 1. a gate that is used to control the flow of water from a large lake or river 2. if something opens the floodgates, or if the floodgates open, it suddenly becomes possible for a lot of things to happen which were prevented from happening before open the floodgate to … open the floodgate for …
blight: 1. an unhealthy condition of plants in which parts of them dry up and die 2. something that makes people unhappy or that spoils their lives or the environment they live in
a blight on her happiness
the blight of poverty
forefront: the most important or leading position
technicality: a detail or small matter
afterthought: an idea, plan, or thought was not original intended
ruling: a decision
frenzy: a state of great anxiety or excitement, in which you cannot control your behaviour
maneuver: 1. a skilful or carefully planned action intended to gain an advantage for yourself diplomatic maneuvers 2. skilful or careful movement that you make, for example in order to avoid something or go through a narrow space
a pilot project: one organized to test if an idea will be successful
Verb + Phrasal Verb
- triple
- outcompete
- intertwine
- stall for time
- urge
- lobby for/against
- designated
- coexist
- crowd out
- subject sb/sth to sth (= to force someone or something to experience something very unpleasant, especially over a long time)
- revolve around sb/sth
- open (sth) up to
- take off
stall: to deliberately delay because you are not ready to do something, answer questions etc
crowd out: to force someone or something out of a place or situation by great numbers or strength
revolve around sb/sth: to have something as a main subject or purpose _ Jane’s life revolves around her children._
designated: 1. to represent or refer to something using a particular sign, name etc be designated by 2. to choose someone or something for a particular job or purpose designate sth as/for sth designate sb to do sth
if opportunities open up or a new situation opens them up, they become available or possible
take off: to suddenly start being successful career started taking off
Collocation (verb+ noun)
- prevent market access
- take away market share
- open up trade
- shut down trade
- take on (a certain amount of) risk
- pose a risk/danger/threat to
- resolve dispute
- do a review
- violate sb’s rights to …
- overturn decision/ verdict/ruling
- plead for sth, plead with sb
- provide/give a window on/to sth
- run into problems/ problems emerge
- take a precaution of doing sth
- represent the interests of sb
- sth go before the court/ committee/ judge
Collocation (adj+noun)
- labeling requirements
- legitimate concern/ reason
- healthy food source
- ulterior motive
- untapped market
- major exception
- appointed post
- market share
- trade deal
- international trade consultant
- DMZ (demilitarized zone)
- shipping facilities
- agricultural products
- invasive species
- economic protectionism
- legal/deplomatic maneuvers
- negotiating table
- high population base
- worldwide frenzy
Collocation (noun+ proposition)
- over the course of (three generations)
- behind the scene
- at the prospect of
- a pat of (butter)
- a panel of
Phrase + Idiom
- make a fuss of/over sth/sb
- make a fuss about sth
- put/ demand/ order/ call for a halt to
- go into effect
- keep/hold sth at bay
- play games with sb
- make a case for sth
- in the (grand) scheme of things
- have a hard time doing sth
- make a big deal of/about/out of sth
- throw a final Hail Mary
- put sth on the agenda
make a fuss about sth: to complain or become angry about something, especially when this is not necessary
make a fuss over/of sth/sb: to pay a lot of attention to someone or something, to show that you are pleased with them or like them
keep/hold sth at bay: to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening or from coming too close
play games with sb: to behave in a dishonest or unfair way in order to get what you want
make a case for sth: to argue that something is the best thing to do, giving your reason
in the (grand) scheme of things: considering everything
Adjective + Adverb
- understandable
- sneaky
- hypocritical
- minimal
- out there
- bureaucratic
- unanimous
- obsessed
- inevitable
- livid
- well-founded / little-founded
- complimentary
an idea, work of art etc that is out there is so unusual that it might seem silly or extreme
livid: extremely angry
a belief or feeling etc that is well-founded is based on facts or good judgment
complimentary: given free to people
They really want to find customers that are close by. Which is why they’re so excited at the idea of sending potatoes to Mexico.
It’s a perfect fit for the food I like.
But for the losers, it doesn’t always feel that way.
in the (grand) scheme of things: considering everything
It meant ensuring that all agencies, when they are having discussions with the Mexican government, always put the potato at the front of every agenda.
It is possible for everyone to maybe come out a winner.
Some of the potatoes, at long last, are bound for Mexico.
bound for: travelling towards a particular place or in a particular direction
a plane bound for Somalia
homeward-bound (=travelling towards home) commuters
We tried to get seats on a Rome-bound flight.
