Straw-poll Definition

noun
(idiomatic) A survey of opinion which is unofficial, casual, or ad hoc.
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Noun

Singular:
straw-poll
Plural:
straw-polls

Origin of Straw-poll

  • It may allude to a straw (thin plant stalk) held up to see in what direction the wind blows, in this case, the wind of group opinion.

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Straw-poll Sentence Examples

  • This is just a straw poll of MEPs - nothing more.

  • A straw poll of New Insight staff in the office on one day showed that 100 per cent had tried it.

  • Why not do a straw poll in your office or a quick vox pop to see what the local picture is like.

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