"Ratner moment" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Ratner moments [plural]
Etymology: After British businessman Gerald Ratner, whose jewellery business nearly collapsed in 1991 after he jokingly denigrated the company's products. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Ratner moment (plural Ratner moments)
  1. (colloquial) A situation where one harms one's reputation or standing by making ill-advised remarks. Wikipedia link: Gerald Ratner Tags: colloquial Related terms: Ratner effect

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