老油条

Traditional (Taiwan): 老油條

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lǎoyóutiáo ㄌㄠˇ ㄧㄡˊ ㄊㄧㄠˊ

- old fox slick customer

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Literally: old fried dough stick
Meaning: A slick, experienced person who is cunning and evasive, especially one who dodges work or responsibility. Critical. Same as 老油子.

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