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Ratner moment
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English
Etymology
After British businessman Gerald Ratner, whose jewellery business nearly collapsed in 1991 after he jokingly denigrated the company's products.
Noun
en colloquial A situation where one harms one's reputation or standing by making ill-advised remarks.
Related terms
en Ratner effect
References
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