government stroke
The term "government stroke" is an Australian slang expression that highlights the perceived inefficiency or slow pace of work in government sectors.
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Definition
C2Workplace
(informal, slang, Australian)A deliberately slow pace of work typically associated with government employees.
Example
- He was accused of doing a government stroke, taking twice as long to complete tasks.
C2Historical
(obsolete, historical, Australian)The daily amount of work that a convict was required to complete.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "government stroke":