English Dictionary

Buggins's turn

名詞

イギリス英語 慣用表現

(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.

日本語の意味

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。

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

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。

意味（1）

(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.

He will be appointed on the principle of Buggins's turn.