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data-driven, methodology

More than that, though,  MythBusters  revealed something striking: a national hunger for data-driven authority, and the methodology that delivers it.   One of the great things about the show has been its transparency about method. At least outwardly, and within the limits of a reality-TV show, the experiments carried out by Savage and Hyneman were pretty transparent and fairly rigorous. 

witch hunt

informal a campaign directed against a person or group holding unorthodox or unpopular views. e.g. Some Republicans in the House admitted, it is nothing but a partisan witch hunt and a waste of resources.  Ref:  For Republicans, Benghazi, it seems, will always be about a Democratic president's failures and his politically ambitious secretary of state.   Bonus:  The year is 2032 - Benghazi Committee calls former President Hillary Clinton to testfiy for the 463rd time. Trey Gowdy, Jr presides. Freedumb Caucus expects indictment. Following the Committee meeting, the House votes for the 1,569 time to repeal Obamacare.

Price point

Suggested retail price of a product, determined in such a way as to compete with prices of other products. A product may be introduced with a specific price point, but that price may be altered depending on current demand and competition. E.g. At price point of $xxx

whip out

to   jerk   something   out   [of   some   place].   Liz   whipped  a  pencil   out  of  her   pocket.   She   whipped   out  a  pencil and   signed   the   contract. e.g. whip out a credit card