John Redwood

All my adult life, I have lived with Labour lies about tax cuts. Their cry is always the same. Tax cuts are impossible in a civilised society. They mean less revenue for the state, which means sacked teachers, unemployed doctors, fewer nurses. I am amazed anyone still takes such arrant twaddle seriously.

British Politician

Used to emphasize the severity or extent of an attribute.

Strong Emphasis

Commonly paired with negative words to stress a negative trait.

Negative Situations

It gives a sentence an old-fashioned or formal tone.

Archaic Tone

Highlights the notoriety of someone, often used to criticize.

Notoriety Highlight

May sound literary or historical, implying old or traditional usage.

Historical Context

Shows a biased belief that someone has bad qualities.

Arrant