"fall guy, victim of a deception," 1903, of uncertain origin, possibly an alteration of Italian pazzo "madman" (see patch (n.2)), or south Italian dialectal paccio "fool." Another theory traces it to Patsy Bolivar, character created by Billy B. Van in an 1890s vaudeville skit who was blamed whenever anything went wrong.
"Poor Rogers," Vincent said, still smiling, "he is always the 'Patsy Bolivar' of the school."
"Yes," Frank answered, "if there are any mistakes to be made or trouble to fall into, Rogers seems to be always the victim." ["Anthony Yorke," "A College Boy," 1899]
实用例句
1. Patsy had to clench her jaw to suppress her anger.
帕奇只得咬紧牙关压住怒气。
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2. Patsy could hardly be heard above the baby's yowls.
在婴儿的号哭声中很难听清帕齐在说些什么。
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3. "Now watch it, Patsy," the Sergeant told her.
“留点神，帕齐。”中士提醒她。
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4. Davis was nobody's patsy.
戴维斯不会上任何人的当。
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5. Patsy keeps asking every day when you'll be back.
