The noun phrase straw man, now used as a compound adjective as in ‘straw-man device, technique or issue,’ was popularized in American culture by ‘The Wizard of Oz.’
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Last, but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.
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William Safire (37)
Birth: | 17th December, 1929 |
Death: | 27th September, 2009 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Author, Columnist, Journalist |
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