Treppenwitz / esprit de l’escalier
Aug 26, 2024•3 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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Episode description
This week’s word is a double hitter: Treppenwitz in German and esprit de l’escalier in French. They both refer to a clever remark that comes to mind when it’s too late to utter it. Let's hear what these words have to say for themselves!
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