Spending Freeze
Word used in political forums to play down the lack of ability to accomplish tasks and hide the facts from the public. Made popular by President Barack Obama.
Obama: "I'm initiating a spending freeze for the FY2012 budget."
Reporter: "Then why does the budget deficit increase by 400 b-b-b-b-billion dollars?"
Reporter: "Then why does the budget deficit increase by 400 b-b-b-b-billion dollars?"