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(slang, idiomatic) To be left in a disadvantageous position. / (slang, idiomatic, UK, obsolete) Of a bus: to be deliberately boxed in by another so as to lose the opportunity to pick up passengers.

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suck the mop

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(slang, idiomatic) To be left in a disadvantageous position. / (slang, idiomatic, UK, obsolete) Of a bus: to be deliberately boxed in by another so as to lose the opportunity to pick up passengers.

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不利な状況に置かれる、または追い込まれる状態になること / （英国の古いスラング）バスにおいて、他のバスに意図的に囲い込まれ、乗客を拾う機会が失われる状態になること

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When the deal fell through, our department had to suck the mop and accept the blame.

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取引が破談になったとき、私たちの部署は損な役回りを引き受けて責任を負わされた。

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(slang, idiomatic) To be left in a disadvantageous position.

Kathy says Much obliged, but what I don't appreciate about this piece of moral news is the pairing of successful writer with sexy hotshot lit prof, which leaves us pregnant librarians and failed playwrights sucking the mop.

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