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gaffe
/ɡæf/
noun
gafa
Also
faux pas(m)
Definition
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a clumsy social mistake.
Examples
He made a terrible gaffe during the dinner party when he confused the host with the waiter.
Popełnił straszną gafę podczas przyjęcia, myląc gospodarza z kelnerem.
The politician's gaffe was widely reported in the media, causing a scandal.
Gafa polityka była szeroko relacjonowana w mediach, wywołując skandal.
Collocations
commit a gaffesocial gaffeembarrassing gaffe
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