throwaway remark

Frequency: 5.84.9 per million words

a casual comment said without careful thought, which may have an unintended effect

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Examples (20)

  • His throwaway remark about the project caused a lot of confusion.
  • His casual comment was just a throwaway remark, not meant to be taken seriously.
  • She regretted the throwaway remark she made during the meeting.
  • She regretted making that throwaway remark as soon as it left her lips.
  • It was just a throwaway remark, but it really hurt her feelings.
  • Don't read too much into it; it was probably just a throwaway remark.
  • Don't take his throwaway remark too seriously; he didn't mean it.
  • The politician's throwaway remark caused an unexpected media frenzy.
  • The politician's throwaway remark was quickly picked up by the media.
  • What seemed like a throwaway remark later turned out to be a crucial clue.
  • A casual throwaway remark can sometimes have significant consequences.
  • He often makes throwaway remarks that reveal more than he intends.
  • He apologized for his throwaway remark, explaining he hadn't thought it through.
  • Despite its significance, the discovery was announced with a throwaway remark.
  • The director's throwaway remark hinted at deeper issues within the company.
  • I dismissed it as a throwaway remark until I heard it again from someone else.
  • Be careful with throwaway remarks; they can often be misinterpreted.
  • Her throwaway remark about moving abroad suddenly became a serious plan.
  • What seemed like an innocent throwaway remark escalated into a heated argument.
  • The teacher ignored his throwaway remark and continued with the lesson.