Ratner moment
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]After British businessman Gerald Ratner, whose jewellery business nearly collapsed in 1991 after he jokingly denigrated the company's products.
Noun
[edit]Ratner moment (plural Ratner moments)
- (colloquial) A situation where one harms one's reputation or standing by making ill-advised remarks.
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[edit]References
[edit]- Google Books: [1]