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zuzupetals commented on the word l’esprit de l’escalier
L’esprit de l’escalier or esprit d'escalier (staircase wit) is thinking of a clever comeback when it is too late.
October 15, 2009
gangerh commented on the word l’esprit de l’escalier
A spring in your step?
October 15, 2009
artoparts commented on the word l’esprit de l’escalier
See: l'esprit de l'escalier?
October 15, 2009