flak-catcher

plural flak-catchers

1. alternativeAlternative form of flak catcher.

   Joseph especially had been the ideal "flak-catcher” ready to turn the other cheek when abused.

   1977, Andrea Fontana, The Last Frontier: The Social Meaning of Growing Old, page 81

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   I try to think of a new way of asking the Health Department's nominated flak-catcher, junior minister David Mellor, about the impending back-bench revolt over health charges.

   1989, Sean Day-Lewis, One day in the life of television, page 4

   Is the flak-catcher going to tell you not to call The Boss? It's possible, but if you invite him to the meeting too, he'll have a tough time justifying the demand.

   2000, Dave Donelson, Creative Selling