goat rope

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error. slang
    — Never did find out what happened in July, but that was a goat rope that was poorly coordinated.
  2. A convoluted issue that is contested by many parties. slang
    — “How far up does this little goat rope go?” Sarge asked. “As far as we know, all the way to the commander in chief.”
  3. A rodeo event in which competitors attempt to lasso a goat, usually for younger participants.
  4. An ill-advised solution to contain a problem; a solution that will eventually fail.

词形变化

goat ropes plural goat-rope alternative

词源

Derived from goat roper
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