quick retort
Frequency: 7.51.2 per million words
a fast and clever reply
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Examples (10)
- She always had a quick retort ready for any challenge.
- His quick retort silenced the critic immediately.
- The comedian's quick retort drew laughter from the audience.
- Despite the unexpected question, she managed a quick retort.
- He was known for his quick retorts in debates.
- A quick retort can sometimes diffuse a tense situation.
- She delivered a quick, sarcastic retort to his rude comment.
- I admired her ability to come up with such quick retorts.
- His quick retort saved him from further embarrassment.
- Don't expect a quick retort from him; he thinks before he speaks.