Meaning of steak commando | Babel Free
Definitions
Someone who advocates for conflict and radical action while themselves living in relative peace and luxury.
Examples
“Some observers' jaundiced view⟳ that Aquino has done little to change⟳ the basic political climate are buttressed by the legions of "steak commandos" (a derisive Manila word for comfortable Filipinos self-exiled in the US during the Marcos years) flocking home since February 1986.”
“By the summer of 1983, people were calling Ninoy "a steak commando" who was having a good time in the States while his countrymen were suffering, recalled former Senator Francisco Rodrigo.”
“He might have⟳ sounded to some like⟳ a steak commando, urging compatriots to fight⟳ while he slugged his beer in California.”
“The response signed by the Filipino diplomat noticeably focused on poisoning the well, calling Manglapus a "discredited politician," a "steak commando" and a "political has-been."”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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