Meaning of Bidenism | Babel Free
Definitions
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The ideology and policies of Joe Biden (born 1942), American politician and the 46th president of the United States. US, uncountable
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A quip, phrase or aphorism commonly said by Joe Biden (born 1942), American politician and the 46th president of the United States. US, countable, uncountable
- An instance of plagiarism, or the act of plagiarism.
Examples
“When talking about policies, he often said the president “gets it,” a condescending Bidenism for “agrees with me.””
“Invoking one of the vice president's Bidenisms, "Don't die⟳ on a small cross," I proposed that we instead pursue⟳ a "Big Bang."”
“BIDENISMS If you have⟳ to ask⟳, it's too late. […]”
“This is an election year, so forgive⟳ me if I steal⟳ a line from a more innocent time to ask⟳ also for help⟳ from the rest⟳ of you (not to be accused of a Bidenism, it's from JFK's inaugural address) […]”
“That was Mr. Seidman's line. I don't want⟳ to do a Bidenism here.”
“(We have⟳ not used quotation marks in this paragraph because that from which it is basically copied is in an unpublished decision of Division 7; we give⟳ credit only to avoid⟳ any claim⟳ of "Bidenism.")”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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