Feb 13, 2007 11:44
17 yrs ago
English term
Spain
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vile phrase
English
Art/Literary
Poetry & Literature
cooking
I am not too sure about the meaning of vile here. Does it imply anything beyond that the author does not like the expression?
Overweening pride in one's ability to cook had led to chocolate disaster. The pudding, in case you need reminding, was a signature dish (as the vile phrase has it) of the River Cafe. People had eaten at the restaurant and when the first River Cafe Cook Book came out, decided to try it for themselves.
Thanks in advance,
Maria
Overweening pride in one's ability to cook had led to chocolate disaster. The pudding, in case you need reminding, was a signature dish (as the vile phrase has it) of the River Cafe. People had eaten at the restaurant and when the first River Cafe Cook Book came out, decided to try it for themselves.
Thanks in advance,
Maria
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William [Bill] Gray
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Norway
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English
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Yes, it's just her/his dislike of the term, but has a specially strong effect in the context of food, I think.
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Note added at 20 mins (2007-02-13 12:05:08 GMT)
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Now I see it more clearly. Had to do a little research first! Best to be sure.
The phrase "vile phrase" is taken from Shakespeare's play Hamlet (ACT II, Scene 2) where the bard uses it to explore attempted beautifying of something, at more than one level.
This will undoubtedly have some significance in reference to the said pudding, with the meaning that "signature dish" conveys more than what appears at first sight.
My "tupp'ny worth"
:-)
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Note added at 20 mins (2007-02-13 12:05:08 GMT)
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Now I see it more clearly. Had to do a little research first! Best to be sure.
The phrase "vile phrase" is taken from Shakespeare's play Hamlet (ACT II, Scene 2) where the bard uses it to explore attempted beautifying of something, at more than one level.
This will undoubtedly have some significance in reference to the said pudding, with the meaning that "signature dish" conveys more than what appears at first sight.
My "tupp'ny worth"
:-)
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Comment: "Thank you all, this is the answer that set me on the right track :)"
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Jonathan MacKerron
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as the horrible expression "signature dish" would have it
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BrigitteHilgner
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beatrice_z
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See explanation
The River Cafe advertises the pudding as its signature dish. He has to use "signature dish" even though he doesn't like the expression, and that is what "vile phrase" suggests.
Hope my answer was clear enough.
Hope my answer was clear enough.
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