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Sue, Grabbit and Runne

Sue, Grabbit and Runne proper noun: a generic name for a law firm, especially one specializing in libel cases.

Proper noun

Sue, Grabbit and Runne

  1. (UK, humorous) A generic name for a law firm, especially one specializing in libel cases.
    • Messrs Sue, Grabbit and Runn were after Mr Crink, our hero.1838, Joshington Square'
    • I cannot disclose his name for fear of letters from Messrs Sue, Grabbit and Run.1975, Books and Bookmen

Synonyms of Sue, Grabbit and Runne

Origin of Sue, Grabbit and Runne

A jocular play on the phrase sue, grab it and run, suggesting an unscrupulous, greedy law firm to which Private Eye magazine would usually attribute frivolous libel cases.

Questions about Sue, Grabbit and Runne

What does Sue, Grabbit and Runne mean?
Sue, Grabbit and Runne means a generic name for a law firm, especially one specializing in libel cases.
What part of speech is Sue, Grabbit and Runne?
Sue, Grabbit and Runne is a proper noun.

Words near Sue, Grabbit and Runne in the dictionary

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