Ratner moment en · NOUN
Etymology
After British businessman Gerald Ratner, whose jewellery business nearly collapsed in 1991 after he jokingly denigrated the company's products.
Meanings
- (colloquial) A situation where one harms one's reputation or standing by making ill-advised remarks.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratner moments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |