[TowerTalk] Lightning Protection Question

[Al Williams]

> So I'm sticking with my (and 
> K1TTT's) advice. Arrestors go as close as practical to the sensitive 
> electronics that they protect. Anywhere else is a waste of money.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC

What word or phrase might best describe the above-- anomaly, metaphor ...?

"close as practical"  is variable?

"anywhere else is a waste of money" is discrete?

I am not nitpicking--just curious!