"seagull approach" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Audio: En-au-seagull approach.ogg Forms: the seagull approach [canonical]
Etymology: Online references date this term back to 1988 at least as it was referenced in a marketing magazine article. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} 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. Tags: idiomatic, slang Related terms: seagull manager
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