mere mention

Frequency: 7.110.8 per million words

The simple act of mentioning something is enough to cause a reaction.

mentionADJECTIVE + MENTION

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mere

Examples (10)

  • The mere mention of his name brings a smile to my face.
  • The mere mention of a spider was enough to send shivers down her spine.
  • At the mere mention of dessert, the children cheered loudly.
  • The mere mention of the exam made him anxious.
  • Her mere mention of a pay rise sparked hope among the employees.
  • He reacted violently at the mere mention of his past mistakes.
  • The mere mention of that topic always leads to a heated debate.
  • It was clear from her mere mention of the problem that she was distressed.
  • A mere mention of his achievements usually silences his critics.
  • The mere mention of summer holidays instantly brightened everyone's mood.