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委員会がトムをマネージャーに選んだとき、それは能力に基づく決定というより、順番だからというだけの任命のように感じられた。

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When the committee picked Tom for manager, it felt like Buggins's turn rather than a decision based on ability.

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When the committee picked Tom for manager, it felt like Buggins's turn rather than a decision based on ability.

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Buggins's turn

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評価や能力ではなく、勤続年数や順番(自分の“番”)により昇進や任用が行われる状況を、風刺的・軽蔑的に表現する言葉。 / 対象者の適性や能力ではなく、単に順番待ちによる登用(昇進)を嘲る、英国独特のジョーク的・皮肉な用語。
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委員会がトムをマネージャーに選んだとき、それは能力に基づく決定というより、順番だからというだけの任命のように感じられた。

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