The big VAT truth

Glossary of difficult words

the big VAT truth - a play on words; the big fat truth about something is the real or ugly truth about it;

revenue-enhancer - something that increases revenue;

to rally - to come together to support a person or cause;

to smell blood - to discern weakness or vulnerability in an opponent;

to go for the kill - to take decisive action, often ruthlessly, to turn a situation to one's advantage.