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chattering classes
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chattering classes
pl n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Informal often derogatory (usually preceded by the) the educated sections of society, considered as enjoying discussion of political, social, and cultural issues
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chattering classes [ˈtʃætərɪŋˈklɑːsɪs] npl the chattering classes (fam, pej) → gli intellettualoidi
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Standing up in front of the First Minister at Holyrood claiming that his Old Firm anti-bigotry initiative is simply a chattering class exercise which is doomed to certain failure?
Ron Mackenna: Is Jack's bigotry attack doomed to fail? by The Mirror (London, England)
THE CHATTERING CLASS In the 1980s, a new critical term was popularised by Margaret Thatcher--the chattering class--a pejorative term for the "new class".
The chattering class and Australian social cohesion by Christopher, Paul / National Observer - Australia and World Affairs
Do put up and shut up or you're a wishy washy liberal elite, chattering class, do-gooder.
Do..? Don't..? Do-gooder..? by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
 
 
 
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