Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flat-track bully

Noun

/flæt træk ˈbʊli/

Definition

A flat-track bully is a term used to describe a person, often in sports, who performs exceptionally well against weaker opponents but struggles when faced with stronger competition.

Examples

Despite his impressive stats against lower-ranking teams, many labeled him a flat-track bully.
In the championship games, he proved to be a flat-track bully, unable to deliver when it mattered most.

Meaning

The phrase implies that the individual tends to dominate in easy situations but lacks the ability to maintain that success in challenging circumstances.