slit-your-throat job

Something that’s so depressing it makes you want to slit your throat. Usually used for places and building.

Have you seen that council estate over the road? That house on the corner as you drive in is a proper slit-your-throat job!

city region

A city region is an area comprised of one main city as a central business hub, which links to other nearby towns and cities through a transport network, thus creating a single economic unit.

We’re delivering on our promise of making Manchester a greener, fairer and more prosperous city region for all.

This modern transport network has really created a thriving city region and brought jobs to the people. It brings a tear to my eye!