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Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

Used sarcastically to draw attention to a motive or agenda.

Examples

“>Walter Thurmond Bishop, Thurmond's nephew and the chief federal >bankruptcy court judge⟳ for South Carolina, Can we say⟳ NEPOTISM?”
“Wanna become⟳ a Debbie Downer? Then give⟳ in to your self-doubts and start⟳ listening to all the naysayers (believe⟳ me, there will be naysayers and it may come⟳ from the unlikeliest of places, like⟳ perhaps your BFF. Can we say⟳ jealous? Not everyone has the ability to pursue⟳ their own⟳ delicious dreams!)”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

can you help me can you not can you tell us can't complain can't do right for doing wrong can't lie

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