Ratner moment

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Ratner moment (plural Ratner moments)

  1. (colloquial) A situation where one harms one's reputation or standing by making ill-advised remarks.
  • Ratner effect

References
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