flak catcher

Definitions of flak catcher
  1. noun
    a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
    synonyms: flack, flack catcher, flak
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    type of:
    interpreter, representative, spokesperson, voice
    an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
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