This term is derived from the character “The Artful Dodger” in Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. It describes someone who is clever and cunning enough to evade trouble or difficult circumstances. این اصطلاح از شخصیت The Artful Dodger در رمان الیور توئیست چارلز دیکنز گرفته شده است. کسی را توصیف می کند که به اندازه کافی باهوش و حیله گر است تا از مشکلات یا شرایط دشوار فرار کند. ... [مشاهده متن کامل]
He managed to avoid getting caught in the scandal, he’s quite the artful dodger. Politicians are often seen as artful dodgers, avoiding direct answers to tough questions. The player’s agility on the field makes him an artful dodger, always managing to avoid tackles.
