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chum in the water
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chum in the water (uncountable)
- (idiomatic) Something done or said that produces or is likely to produce an intense, vigorous reaction, especially with a conscious or deliberate intent of causing such a reaction.
- 1999, December 3, Nick Oredson, "Behind the Scenes: When Robots Attack, Part 2," Time (retrieved 19 May 2022):
The year 1999 was a big one for polls here at TIME.com. […] Pre-millennial fever seemed to add an extra edge to all the passions that motivate people to express themselves — political tension, national pride, economic disparity, religious fervor — and our polls were chum in the water for those with an overwhelming need to make themselves heard. […] The polls that touched a nerve and set off huge responses gave us insights. - 2009, September 7, David Roberts, "Van Jones resignation: is green the only colour issue?," Guardian (UK) (retrieved 19 May 2022):
It will be like chum in the water, almost as invigorating to the crazies as bagging Dan Rather. - 2012, October 1, Christopher Clarey, "On Golf: A Miracle of Their Own Making," New York Times (retrieved 19 May 2022):
It happened again in Medinah. […] "Major winner! Major winner!" was the chant-cum-taunt from the crowd as Poulter came out to play his singles match. […] That might have unsettled more bashful characters, but with Poulter, it was throwing chum in the water. […] Poulter won all four of his matches at Medinah.
- 1999, December 3, Nick Oredson, "Behind the Scenes: When Robots Attack, Part 2," Time (retrieved 19 May 2022):
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