passing remark
Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words
a comment made quickly without much thought
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Examples (10)
- His passing remark about the project left everyone confused.
- She didn't intend to offend; it was just a passing remark.
- Ignoring his passing remark was difficult, but necessary.
- It was a mere passing remark, not a serious suggestion.
- He regretted the passing remark as soon as it left his lips.
- The teacher dismissed it as a passing remark from a tired student.
- Don't take his passing remark too seriously; he often speaks without thinking.
- Her passing remark revealed more than she intended.
- A passing remark during the meeting sparked an unexpected debate.
- His passing remark was misinterpreted, causing a misunderstanding.