Arthur Daley

English

Etymology

From the character of the same name in the British television series Minder.

Noun

Arthur Daley (plural Arthur Daleys)

1. A person who is devious, who cheats people, and who often resorts to confidence tricks.
   • 2003 July 15, in news.bbc.co.uk Tories blast 'Arthur Daley' Blair

     Tony Blair and Gordon Brown are the Arthur Daleys of British politics, according to the Conservative leader.

   • 2011, Ken Doherty, Life in the Frame: My Story:

     He was a bit of a ducker and diver, an Arthur Daley type who sold stuff out of the back of his Volvo, like tracksuits, alcohol and cigarettes.