To get caught up in or by something unexpectedly with negative results. Based on the hook used to drag a large fish onto a boat.
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Get the Gaff mug.Mark - His name on the register is William, so why does he gets called Bill?
Charlie - Cos Bill is short for William!
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Charlie - Cos Bill is short for William!
Mark - Aww no, I just done a Gaff!
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Brian: Oi Mike, D'you mind if I bring Adam to on Friday?...
Mike: If you want but he's just a gaff. Doesn't say anything...
Mike: If you want but he's just a gaff. Doesn't say anything...
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