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Meaning of long screwdriver | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Interference (usually in military matters) by politicians.

idiomatic

Examples

“The telegraph, telephone, and then radio made it easier for governments to intervene in the conduct of military operations, inserting that 'long screwdriver' so resented by modern commanders.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

long Second World War long service leave long shot long sight long six long snap

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