Meanings
After the election of a new President of the United States, the decor of the White House is changed to reflect the taste of the new administration. Historically the task has been left to the First Lady, the wife of the President. During the 1940 campaign for President, Senator Robert Taft of Ohio sought the Republican Party nomination. His wife, Martha Taft, gave an interview to the Evening Independent of St. Petersburg, Florida, in which she expressed certainty of his victory:
How to pronounce "measure the drapes":
AU
To make premature or unwarranted preparations for victory, especially election to public office.
Example Sentences
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It's too early to measure the drapes; we haven't even finalized the deal.
