English Explanatory Dictionary

Sue, Grabbit and Runne

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A generic name for a law firm, especially one specializing in libel cases.

Word forms

Sue, Grabbit and Runne

Etymology

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.

Synonyms

Dewey, Cheatem and Howe
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