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Meaning of drop a clanger | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To commit a conspicuous and embarrassing blunder or gaffe, for example by saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.

informal

Examples

“I dropped a clanger when I mentioned how well Mary's mother had been looking recently. I didn't know that she died two days ago.”

CEFR level

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

drop a deuce drop a dime drop a dime on someone drop a hint drop a load drop a log

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