bum note
(slang, derogatory, figuratively) A social or conversational mistake; an awkward or inappropriate action.
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(slang, derogatory, figuratively) A social or conversational mistake; an awkward or inappropriate action.
'I'm going for a pint.' Declan paused on the way out. 'You really think Ethan's that good? There could be money in it?' He realised he had struck a bum note.
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(slang, derogatory, music) A note that is played incorrectly.
'I'm going for a pint.' Declan paused on the way out. 'You really think Ethan's that good? There could be money in it?' He realised he had struck a bum note.
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