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Charm Offensive
Charm Offensive
Charm Offensive : Phrases
Meaning:
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:
War is no longer just around the corner. [General Alfred M.] Gruenther warned, though, that after the "launching of the Russian charm offensive, there is a danger of the democracies relaxing their vigilance."