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Record 1 1994-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
DEF

A tactless or indiscreet remark, action, etc. ...

CONT

Because they think in terms of performance, the media - and probably the voters - now look at body language, listen for gaffes.

OBS

Reference to televised political debates

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
DEF

Action, parole intempestive ou maladroite.

Spanish

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