Sue, Grabbit and Runne

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专有名词
  1. A generic name for a law firm, especially one specializing in libel cases. UK,humorous
    — 1838, Joshington Square' Messrs Sue, Grabbit and Runn were after Mr Crink, our hero.

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A jocular play on the phrase sue, grab it and run, suggesting an unscrupulous, greedy law firm to which Private Eye magazine would usually attribute frivolous libel cases.
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