flak catcher

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flak catcher - a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer

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spokesperson, representative, interpreter, voice - an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose; "the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government"

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But his failure to muster any offense also has made him the leading flak catcher from fans.

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