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professional victim

idiom

A person who makes it their business to appear perpetually offended and victimized.


Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    fall victim

    To suffer as a result of external circumstances or someone else's actions.

  2. 02

    play the victim card

    To portray oneself as an innocent victim instead of taking responsibility.

  3. 03

    professional suicide

    An action by a person that is expected to ruin their own career.

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