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• Thread starter Thread starter Melrosse
• Start date Start date Sep 26, 2015

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Melrosse

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French On "South Park", a TV show, they used the term 'blanket statement." "Stop making blanket statements." What does blanket statememt mean? P

Parla

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New York City English - US It's a common phrase, so I'm surprised that it's not in the WR dictionary. A blanket statement is one that attempts to cover all situations ("like a blanket") but is actually not true in all situations. For example: "Peanuts are good for you." (For most people, they're a nutritious food; but they're not good for you if you're seriously allergic to them, as some people are.) "Major sports are cancelled if it rains." (Usually yes, but not necessarily; if it's just raining lightly, the game may go on.)

Dale Texas

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El Paso, TX (raised PA, ex New Yorker) English USA

Parla said: It's a common phrase, so I'm surprised that it's not in the WR dictionary. A blanket statement is one that attempts to cover all situations ("like a blanket") but is actually not true in all situations. For example: "Peanuts are good for you." (For most people, they're a nutritious food; but they're not good for you if you're seriously allergic to them, as some people are.) "Major sports are cancelled if it rains." (Usually yes, but not necessarily; if it's just raining lightly, the game may go on.) Click to expand...

Excellent explanation and examples. M

Melrosse

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French Sorry but I do not quite understand. Does it mean that to make a blanket statement is to lie or hide the truth?

Dale Texas

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El Paso, TX (raised PA, ex New Yorker) English USA No. That would be "cover up the truth" or as you say "hide the truth." You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Bluesky LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Share Link

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