In philosophical terms, we have a reductio ad absurdum.
"In political terms, we have finally reached the point of complete absurdity.
"Since the 2013 Pefo, even in nominal terms, we have kept expenditure under control," he said.
In international terms, we have an unusually high reliance on tax-based support.
In crude terms, we have come to think of them – haven't we? – as the Bad War and the Good War.
But in the simplest terms, we have made an offer, it has been received and Barcelona are reviewing it.
In environmental terms, we have bought on credit, we have maxed out our cards and gone way, way over our overdrafts.
There is a significant shortage of GPs, and – despite the government's pledge and claims – in real terms, we have seen a reduction in GP numbers.
Referring to the increasingly common sight of banks going for growth, coming a cropper, and getting bailed out, Haldane wrote, "In evolutionary terms, we have had survival not of the fittest but the fattest.
Once we understand the media in Starr's terms, we have to start caring about what those lobbyists who stand in the corridor outside the Senate Commerce Committee hearing room actually do, beyond wearing Gucci loafers and checking their Blackberries.
It was launched on a raft of praise from other writers, but in pure publishing terms we have to be honest and say that we have been a bit disappointed.
