To take a “weed whacker” to rules that regulate internet service providers
"Ajit Pai, new head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), pledged last year to take a “weed whacker” to rules that regulate internet service providers like any other companies providing utilities such as water or electricity, arguing they were too onerous on cable companies and stifled innovation." (The Guardian.)
What does it mean to take a “weed whacker” to rules that regulate internet service providers?
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A weed hacker is a tool that violently slashes down unwanted plants. Its figurative use here means to remove a lot of rules quickly,without first considering them carefully. Just get rid of them!
- A weed hacker is a tool that violently slashes down unwanted plants.
- Its figurative use here means to remove a lot of rules quickly,without first considering them carefully.
- Just get rid of them!
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A weed hacker is a tool that violently slashes down unwanted plants.
Its figurative use here means to remove a lot of rules quickly,without first considering them carefully. Just get rid of them!
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