English Dictionary

goat rope

名詞

俗語

(slang) A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error. / (slang) A convoluted issue that is contested by many parties.

日本語の意味

（スラング） 人為的なエラーに起因するとされる混乱状態、または多くの関係者によって争われる複雑な問題 / （スラング） 混沌とした、無秩序な状況

The project review turned into a goat rope when the files went missing and everybody started blaming each other.

ファイルが紛失し、皆が責任を押し付け合い始めて、プロジェクトレビューは大混乱になった。

意味（1）

(slang) A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error.

Never did find out what happened in July, but that was a goat rope that was poorly coordinated.

意味（2）

(slang) A convoluted issue that is contested by many parties.

“How far up does this little goat rope go?” Sarge asked. “As far as we know, all the way to the commander in chief.”

意味（3）

A rodeo event in which competitors attempt to lasso a goat, usually for younger participants.

意味（4）

An ill-advised solution to contain a problem; a solution that will eventually fail.

goat ropes （ plural ）