the terrorists will have won
the terrorists will have won
A phrase said in response to changes that are perceived to have been made out of fear following a terrorist attack. We cannot change the way we govern this country in light of the latest attack—otherwise, the terrorists will have won.
See also: have, will, won
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- be twiddling (one's) thumbs
- be twiddling your thumbs
- 57
- Heinz
- Heinz 57
- Heinz 57 (variety)
- Heinz 57 variety
- (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
- a penny for them
- great minds