Grim Milestone

A phrase commonly used by in the mainstream media to denote the quantity of an undesirable occurance reaching a multiple of ten.

Casualties in Iraq have reached a grim milestone - 10/100/1000 in the 10/100/1000 days since the overthrow of Saddam.

by Latte Libertarian October 6, 2006

Grim Milestone

Edgy powers of 10.

As covid-19 spreads rapidly, the numbers infected surpass grim milestones in quick succession.

by Not a fish SamN March 29, 2020