right of Genghis Khan

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right of Genghis Khan (not comparable)

  1. (humorous, idiomatic) Of political views, extremely right-wing.
    • 1968 January 8, The Canberra Times, Canberra, page 2, column 3:
      Of course, I must admit that I am somewhat to the left of Senator Gorton, who claims he is left of centre. This places me firmly to the right of Genghis Khan, and thus acceptable to the bulk of the present coalition Government.