Etymology

Sue, Grabbit and Runne

Today it means: A generic name for a law firm, especially one specializing in libel cases. Full definition →

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The story

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.

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