bum steer
Bad advice or information, regardless of intention.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He gave me a bum steer about the best way to get there.”
“I followed his directions to the store, but he gave me a bum steer and I ended up in the wrong neighborhood.”
“The analyst realized too late that the leaked report was a bum steer, leading the entire firm to make a disastrous investment.”
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bum rap
An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.
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bum rush
A storming into an establishment.
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bum's rush
The forcible ejection of someone, such as a bum or a hobo, from an establishment.
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corporate welfare bum
A business corporation or business executive receiving significant financial assistance from government sources.
Last updated August 10, 2026