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| − | A '''gaffe''' is a mistake or error made in a [[social]] situation, particularly one that causes [[embarrassment]] to the one making the error. | + | A '''gaffe''' is a mistake or error made in a [[social]] situation, particularly one that causes [[embarrassment]] to the one making the error. [[Liberal]] politicians have a significant tendency to commit gaffes. |
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Latest revision as of 00:04, September 21, 2014
A gaffe is a mistake or error made in a social situation, particularly one that causes embarrassment to the one making the error. Liberal politicians have a significant tendency to commit gaffes.