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old army game
noun
Definition of old army game
1 : a game or device whereby an inexperienced or unwary person is fleeced or victimized —used especially from time to time of various gambling games (as craps, poker, blackjack)
2 : the practice of shifting responsibility to another especially when faced with an unpleasant situation
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