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Buggins's turn
Noun
Britain
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Japanese Meaning
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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(idiomatic, Britain) A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's turn
) rather than merit or level of qualification.
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Buggins's turn
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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