- conversation stopper
- conversation stopper converˈsation stopper ◙ noun • (informal)an unexpected or shocking remark, which people do not know how to reply to • 噎人的话；令人瞠目结舌的话
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barbecue stopper — noun Australian slang. A topic of conversation which is controversial and of contemporary significance. Hence, a social gaffe … Wiktionary
barbecue stopper — /ˈbabəkju stɒpə/ (say bahbuhkyooh stopuh) noun a topic of conversation or issue for discussion which is of general concern, especially one of political significance. {coined by Australian prime minister John Howard in 2002} …
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nothing special — 1. adjective ordinary, run of the mill The sandwich was plain old junk food, nothing special. 2. noun nothing worth discussing; nothing that the speaker wants to mention Often used as an evasion or conversation stopper, when nosy queries are made … Wiktionary
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