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the victim apology
noun phrase
/thuh-vik-tim-uh-pol-uh-jee/
Definition
The deeply ingrained, entirely irrational British reflex to ask forgiveness from the person who just assaulted your toes.
In use
“A bloke stood on my heel on the bus and I gave him the full victim apology.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-vik-tim-uh-pol-uh-jee/
Classification
- Life domain
- People & society
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