Meaning of Quailgate | Babel Free
Definitions
The 2006 controversy over the accidental shooting of Harry Whittington, a 78-year-old Texas attorney, by U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, while participating in a quail hunt on a ranch in Riviera, Texas.
US, informal
Examples
“The squall over Mr Cheney's behaviour in Quailgate will probably die⟳ down, providing Mr Whittington survives. But the debate⟳ over hunting will go on growing.”
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.
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