Idiom: Buggins's Turn
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Earliest recorded use is by Admiral Fisher, later First Sea Lord, in a 1901 letter.
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.
Example Sentences
1
It's my turn to choose the movie tonight; I've never picked one before. It's Buggins's turn!
2
Everyone took turns sharing their opinions at the meeting, but when it was Buggins's turn, he remained silent.
3
In the game of cards, it's Buggins's turn to deal the next hand.
4
I always end up doing the dishes after dinner. It's Buggins's turn to do them tonight.
5
The teacher assigned different roles for each student in the school play, and it's Buggins's turn to be the lead character.
