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whistle stop
noun
1.
a small, unimportant town, especially one along a railroad line.
2.
a short talk from the rear platform of a train, especially during a political campaign.
3.
a brief appearance, single performance, or the like, in a small town, as during a political campaign or theatrical tour.
Origin:
1920–25, Americanism
1920–25, Americanism
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Dictionary.com Unabridged
verb (used without object)
1.
to campaign for political office by traveling around the country, originally by train, stopping at small communities to address voters.
2.
to take a trip consisting of several brief, usually overnight, stops.
adjective
3.
occurring at a whistle stop; consisting of whistle stops: a whistle-stop speech; a whistle-stop tour of the Northwest.
Origin:
1950–55
1950–55
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