English Explanatory Dictionary

work the refs

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To attempt to persuade the referee or other officials to view the players on one's team with a sympathetic bias.
  2. To manipulate the press to view one's candidate favorably and to report negative stories on one's opponent.

Word forms

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