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Zero tolerance

Meaning: A form of policing that allows no crime to be overlooked.

Example: The police cordoned off the downtown area after the concert as they had adopted a zero tolerance approach towards some of the unruly crowd members.

Origin: This phrase came into use in the USA in the 1980's. Since then it has been used in other countries.

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Zigged when he should have zagged

Meaning: To turn the wrong way; turning in the wrong direction when running a prescribed route.

Example: If you've found joe-ks.com by zigging instead of zagging, hope you've enjoyed the site!

Origin: "Catch 22" - military airplane accident: they flew in a structure and one crashed when he zigged when he should have zagged - thanks to Sarit Segal.

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*Meaning:*	A form of policing that allows no crime to be overlooked.
*Example:*	The police cordoned off the downtown area after the concert as they had adopted a zero tolerance approach towards some of the unruly crowd members.
*Origin:*	This phrase came into use in the USA in the 1980's. Since then it has been used in other countries.

*Meaning:*	To turn the wrong way; turning in the wrong direction when running a prescribed route.
*Example:*	If you've found joe-ks.com by zigging instead of zagging, hope you've enjoyed the site!
*Origin:*	"Catch 22" - military airplane accident: they flew in a structure and one crashed when he zigged when he should have zagged - thanks to Sarit Segal.