Asia

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never fight a land war in Asia

Don't start a conflict that is too large or onerous for you to properly resolve or achieve victory. Attributed to several different military leaders since World War II, the phrase alludes to the massive size of Central Asia and the resulting difficulty of engaging in land-based military maneuvers there. A: "I'm going to take their company to court for copyright infringement." B: "Be careful, they're one of the biggest corporations in the world. Like my granddaddy used to say, never fight a land war in Asia.
See also: Asia, fight, land, never, war

never start a land war in Asia

Don't start a conflict that is too large or onerous for you to properly resolve or achieve victory. Attributed to several different military leaders since World War II, the phrase alludes to the massive size of Central Asia and the resulting difficulty of engaging in land-based military maneuvers there. A: "I'm going to take their company to court for copyright infringement." Be careful, they're one of the biggest corporations in the world. Like my granddaddy used to say, never start a land war in Asia.
See also: Asia, land, never, start, war

the sick man of (something or somewhere)

Something or some place that is particularly unsound, untenable, or doomed to fail, especially among or in comparison to its peers. Due in large part to several tumultuous years of indecision in its parliament, Greece has been the sick man of Europe since the global recession began. The banking giant, which once propped up the entire country, has now become the sick man of the economy in recent years.
See also: man, of, sick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • never fight a land war in Asia
  • never start a land war in Asia
  • ruley
  • out of wack
  • out of whack
  • be ahead of (someone's or something's) time
  • be ahead of/before/in advance of your time
  • be in advance of (someone's or something's) time
  • put to the proof
  • see somebody right
References in periodicals archive
As per past practice, the executive committee of AIPS ASIA will also be meeting to deal with all relevant issues, including the evaluation of performance and programs by member associations.
AIPS Asia Congress to be held in Malaysia from 26th
The founder and creator of the Asia Lifestyle Magazine, Asa Marsh, is a long-term expat living in Asia.
Asia Lifestyle Magazine has launched - The newest online lifestyle magazine for anyone interested in Asia
Companies were judged by an independent panel of industry experts, academics, journalists, and government representatives based on the HR Asia Employee Input Survey and HR Asia Workplace and Employee Engagement Survey.
UnionBank recognized as among PH's 'best companies to work for in Asia'
.But neither the world as a whole nor Asia as a region is headed towards a Chinese 'ianxia' or harmonious global system guided by Chinese Confucian principles.
The future is Asian
'First of all, thank you for the privilege and recognition of being voted as second vice president for the Fiba Asia Central Board,' Panlilio said in a statement.
Panlilio bags Fiba post
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA underlined its position as the premier continental trade show for Asia's fresh fruit and vegetable business in 2018, attracting more than 13,000 high-quality visitors from over 70 different countries on 5-7 September.
Bookings open for Asia's premier produce show
Unfortunately, efforts have not been made by successive governments to revive and strengthen historical and cultural ties between Central Asia and South Asia, he lamented.
Govt plans to preserve two historical sites in Islamabad, minister says
The envoys of Hungary, Polland, Italy and other diplomats of European Union also expressed their ignorance about Asia Bibi leaving Pakistan to other countries and her seeking political asylum.
Foreign countries envoys in Pakistan unaware of Asia Bibi departure from Pakistan, or seeking asylum abroad
The success of Intex South Asia 2017 propels South Asia's largest textile sourcing show to secure more exhibit space at the grand BMICH to accommodate the global apparel brands, retailers, sourcing and buying offices, apparel manufacturers, fashion designers and labels and industry experts in attendance.
Intex South Asia: Global Apparel and Textile Market
It has been a privilege to meet a host of people from all over Asia in the UK, as well as those from the Asian diaspora.
All of Asia
ICBC (Asia) is a licensed bank incorporated in Hong Kong and now has 57 retail outlets, serving as the flagship of overseas banking business of ICBC Group.
ICBC (Asia) Leverages Cutting-edge Technology to Drive Cross-border Financial Upgrades and Development
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada's 2017 National Opinion Poll, Canadian Millennial Views on Asia, highlighted that millennials--often stereotyped as being disengaged or apathetic to world affairs--have more open and diverse views about Asia than their elders.
Canada needs more exposure to Asian diversity and dynamics
'Asia 21 Young Leaders' by Asia Society, a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia.
Pakistani cricketer Sana Mir named 'Asia 21 Young Leader'
The success of the first Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia saw the participation of key industry leaders and quality discussions
Inaugural Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia 2017 Established as the Region's Key Touchstone Events for the Industry