As seen in the movie Casino:

1. A poorly-crafted attempt to divert suspicion, despite obvious guilt.

2. Attempting to flee a bad situation with an ill-conceived method of escape.
"Little Craps figures--very nice, thank you very much, Mr. Piscano..."
"Those are my mother's books!"
by cDubs October 16, 2016
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