seagull approach

English

Etymology

Online references date this term back to 1988 at least as it was referenced in a marketing magazine article.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

the seagull approach

1. (slang, idiomatic) The occurrence of casual, ill-informed and hasty decisions or comments made by outside authorities who lack an understanding of the local issues or a real understanding of the facts of a particular situ.

Related terms

• seagull manager