British disease

British  

noun

1. the pattern of strikes and industrial unrest in the 1970s and early 1980s supposed by many during this time to be endemic in Britain and to weaken the British economy

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Example Sentences

One member of the team of experts, Peter Daszak, a British disease ecologist who runs EcoHealth Alliance, a New York-based pandemic prevention group, pushed back against the criticism of the team’s work and of China’s level of cooperation.

From New York Times

The French European minister turned MEP Nathalie Loiseau talked of a British "disease" which appeared to stop it having a debate about a momentous decision.

From BBC

"It's a British disease - we validate success by the exit rather than achievement of the business."

From BBC

"Back then it was the great British disease. It was like the weather - something you put up with."

From BBC

There may be voices raised against those who fear the spread of the British disease.

From BBC