Browse phrases beginning with: [A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K][L][M][N][O][P][Q][R][S][T][U,V][W][X,Y,Z] Charm offensiveMeaning A publicity campaign, usually by politicians, that attempts to attract supporters by emphasizing their charisma or trustworthiness. Origin This dates from the mid-20th century and the first recording of it we have is in the California newspaper The Fresno Bee Republican, October 1956:
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