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{{g}}Plausible deniability. | {{g}}Plausible deniability. | ||
A [[lawyer]]’s “scare quotes” that says, | A [[lawyer]]’s “scare quotes” that says, “we didn’t have this conversation, and if you claim that we did, I will deny all knowledge. But as we both know, we ''did''. But, as far as the boss is concerned, I didn’t say that.” | ||
“Say what?” | |||
A tap on the nose, a knowing look, and a wise expression which, ''exactly''. “Haven’t ''we'' been clever”. | |||
[[Hypothetical]]s, which are from the “[[equivalent]]” bank of the River Pedantry may be followed, hard on their heels, by a vigorous bout of [[deem]]ing. | |||
{{sa}} | {{sa}} | ||
*[[Deem]] | |||
*The [[reasonable man]] (or, for that matter, [[Reasonable woman|woman]]) | *The [[reasonable man]] (or, for that matter, [[Reasonable woman|woman]]) | ||
*{{sex|Sexy}} language. Sorry, I mean sex''ist'' language. | *{{sex|Sexy}} language. Sorry, I mean sex''ist'' language. | ||
{{draft}} | {{draft}} | ||
{{egg}} | {{egg}} | ||
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Plausible deniability.
A lawyer’s “scare quotes” that says, “we didn’t have this conversation, and if you claim that we did, I will deny all knowledge. But as we both know, we did. But, as far as the boss is concerned, I didn’t say that.” “Say what?” A tap on the nose, a knowing look, and a wise expression which, exactly. “Haven’t we been clever”.
Hypotheticals, which are from the “equivalent” bank of the River Pedantry may be followed, hard on their heels, by a vigorous bout of deeming.
See also
- Deem
- The reasonable man (or, for that matter, woman)
- Sexy language. Sorry, I mean sexist language.