LIGHTNING ROD


Meaning of LIGHTNING ROD in English

noun

1.

( NAmE ) = lightning conductor

2.

( especially NAmE ) a person or thing that attracts criticism, especially if the criticism is then not directed at sb/sth else

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.