Phrase · Social life & etiquette
the 'we need to hang out' lie
noun phrase
/thuh-wee-need-tuh-hang-owt-ly/
Definition
A completely fraudulent social pleasantry used to gracefully escape an awkward reunion on the high street.
In use
“We deployed the 'we need to hang out' lie and briskly walked in opposite directions.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-wee-need-tuh-hang-owt-ly/
Classification
- Life domain
- People & society
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