mundane utterance
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nounpl: mundane utterances
fala mundana; expressão corriqueira; enunciado banal
1. An ordinary, everyday statement or remark that lacks originality, significance, or interest; a commonplace expression.
His mundane utterance about the weather failed to capture anyone's attention at the party.
Sua fala mundana sobre o tempo não chamou a atenção de ninguém na festa.
2. A spoken phrase or sentence that deals with ordinary, routine, or worldly matters rather than something profound or extraordinary.
The documentary was filled with mundane utterances rather than insightful commentary.
O documentário estava cheio de expressões corriqueiras em vez de comentários perspicazes.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'mundane utterance' is often used in literary criticism, philosophy, and academic discourse to distinguish between superficial conversation and meaningful dialogue. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in university settings and intellectual discussions. In the USA, it's commonly used in creative writing and communication studies to critique shallow speech patterns.
NYC Slang
run-of-the-mill talk; nothing special to say
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