act of congress



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act of congress

That which is extremely difficult to achieve or requires a large amount of effort or patience to enact. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. It's like you have to have an act of congress before the city council will pay to fix the roads in this town. Trying to get my doctor on the phone is like an act of congress!
See also: act, congress, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
NormanNAWR-mən (English)English, Ancient Germanic
Iahmesu-Ancient Egyptian
Ouri-Biblical Greek
Bethuelbə-THYOO-əl (English)Biblical
Desdemonadez-də-MON-ə (English)Literature
Caratacos-Ancient Celtic