flip the script

[davemarc]

This one was new to me, so I figured I'd share it. Sorry if this is
redundant.

Regarding reporters: "By 'flip the script,' I mean they sometimes will give
you the distinct impression they are writing something that will flatter you
or otherwise serve your interests -- when all along they're planning to
eviscerate you with the spiral binding on their reporter's notebook."
http://www.ideagrove.com/blog/2007/09/eight-warning-signs-that-reporter-plan
s.html

It's been in Urban Dictionary since 2003.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Flip+The+Script

David

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