Zero tolerance meaning
What does the saying 'Zero tolerance' mean?
Idiom: Zero tolerance
Meaning:
If the police have a zero tolerance policy, they will not overlook any crime, no matter how small or trivial.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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