Metaphorically spreading the remains of a dead fish in political waters to catch a live shark. Typically a last ditch political strategy- assassinate character by publicly broadcasting salacious, unverified and unproveable accusations - typically based on events 20+ years old - to see if it will generate newer copy cat accusations. Hopefully, from younger, hotter accusers.
Senator Maxipad is chumming the waters to see if she can kill Judge McWhiteywhite’s Supreme Court nomination.
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Oh I have to get on that machine when Bernice gets off of it. She been chumming that machine for the last hour, it's gotta win!
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1. Literal: The act of tossing small bits of bait into the water to lure in bigger fish.
2. Social: When someone posts or shares something that looks innocent, like a home-cooked meal or a casual night out, with the real goal of getting attention, compliments, or messages from friends, family, or exes.
1. Literal: The act of tossing small bits of bait into the water to lure in bigger fish.
2. Social: When someone posts or shares something that looks innocent, like a home-cooked meal or a casual night out, with the real goal of getting attention, compliments, or messages from friends, family, or exes.
Don’t fall for it. She’s not just making pasta, she’s chumming for texts.
Grandpa just posted ten photos of his homemade gumbo. He’s chumming for the grandkids to visit.
Grandpa just posted ten photos of his homemade gumbo. He’s chumming for the grandkids to visit.
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