English Explanatory Dictionary

Ratner moment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A situation where one harms one's reputation or standing by making ill-advised remarks.

Word forms

Ratner moment Ratner moments

Etymology

After British businessman Gerald Ratner, whose jewellery business nearly collapsed in 1991 after he jokingly denigrated the company's products.

Related words

Ratner effect
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