Second rat to the trap

Posted by Ward on June 09, 2004

I've recently heard the expression 'he's always the second rat to the trap'. It is a not so complimentary description of an individual who seems to be at the right place and at the right time, after others have taken the risk and the arrows in opening a new opportunity. Is this heard elsewhere?

• Second rat to the trap platypus 09/June/04
  • Second rat to the trap ESC 09/June/04
    • Second rat to the trap Ward 09/June/04
      • Second mouse to the trap SR 09/June/04