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this issue of our magazine, it took me
at to write about — but then it came to
members, who all seem to have their
kle at ‘Chicken Louie’), I thought that I
hen apply an appropriate slant to them,
ind — I hope you enjoy.
Example: The government certainly found
themselves in hot water when they announced
their decision.
#5 — THROW THE BABY OUT WITH THE
BATH WATER
Meaning: To accidentally discard something
valuable along with other useless objects.
Example: ATRF has a proven track record of having
strong investment managers. The government is
going to throw the baby out with the bath water
by taking away ATRF’s control of the teachers’
pension plan.
#6 — DEAD IN THE WATER
Meaning: If a project or plan is dead in the water, it
means it is stopped, without any chance for success
or progress.
Example: ATRF is not dead in the water yet.
There is still a chance for the government to reverse
the decision to transfer pension investment control
to AIMCo. ARTA and ATA continue to support and
advocate for ATRF.
#7 — A FISH OUT OF WATER
Meaning: To feel uncomfortable, like you do not
belong in a particular situation.
Example: It’s up to us all to make our MLAs feel like
fish out of water for their roles in this decision.