Phrase · Social life & etiquette
the imaginary opening
noun phrase
/thuh-i-mag-in-er-ee-oh-pen-ing/
Definition
A polite conversational gap left solely to avoid sounding blunt.
In use
“'Possibly' turned out to be another imaginary opening.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-i-mag-in-er-ee-oh-pen-ing/
Classification
- Life domain
- People & society
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