Stool pigeon
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British pronunciation/stˈuːl pˈɪdʒən/
American pronunciation/stˈuːl pˈɪdʒən/

"stool pigeon"کی تعریف اور معنی

Stool pigeon
01

لکھی ہوئی کبوتر, ہیچی کی کبوتر

a dummy pigeon used to decoy others
02

مخبر, جاسوس

a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities
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What is the origin of the idiom "stool pigeon" and when to use it?

The idiom "stool pigeon" originated in the 19th century and is used to refer to a person who acts as an informant or betrayer, particularly in criminal contexts. The term finds its roots in the practice of trapping pigeons by placing a stool or decoy bird to attract them. This idiom carries a negative connotation, suggesting duplicity and disloyalty in one's actions.

stool pigeon

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