Phrase · Travel & transport
the phantom 'thanks'
noun phrase
/thuh-fan-tum-thangks/
Definition
An unnecessary salute given to a driver stopping at a zebra crossing, driven by a deep-seated fear of seeming rude.
In use
“They stopped at the red light and I still gave them the phantom 'thanks'.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-fan-tum-thangks/
Classification
- Life domain
- Everyday life
- Topic
- Travel & transport
History
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