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goat rope
GOHT ROHP · noun · slang
A pointless, disorganized, time-wasting activity.
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A useless, futile, or foolish activity — typically a waste of time imposed by higher authority. Also rendered 'goat rodeo' or 'goat screw.'
“That inspection prep was a three-hour goat rope.”
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goat rope In A Sentence
That inspection prep was a three-hour goat rope.
Origin & Usage
US military slang, evoking the futility of trying to rope goats.
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What does 'goat rope' mean?
A pointless, disorganized, time-wasting activity — usually one imposed from above that accomplishes little.
Where does 'goat rope' come from?
It's US military slang evoking the sheer futility of trying to rope a bunch of goats.
What are other forms of 'goat rope'?
It's also rendered 'goat rodeo' or 'goat screw,' all meaning the same kind of chaotic, futile exercise.
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