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A goodwin
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The
act
of failing miserably at a chosen
job
/task/profession but
still
being paid handsomely. Ie. Sir Fred Goodwin from RBS
Yeah Matt the fisherman pulled a Goodwin, he didn't
catch
anything
all week but was still paid £
500
for doing sod all
A goodwin
by
Skippy2107
March 1, 2009